Abstract: A reflective pavement marker for a roadway includes a body having a bottom adapted to be secured to the roadway and at least one a reflector on the body. The reflector includes an outer face for receiving light and an inner face comprising a plurality of light reflecting elements for receiving and reflecting the light back through the outer face. The reflector comprises a light transmitting and thermochromatic polymer adapted to transition at a predetermined transition temperature so as to change the color of the light reflected by the reflector depending on the temperature of the polymer. The predetermined transition temperature can be selected so that the color change of the light reflected by the reflector indicates freezing or near freezing road conditions.

Abstract: An onboard, in-line fuel cooling system for a motor vehicle includes a chiller adapted to be powered by an onboard direct-current electric power source such as, for example, a motor vehicle power system or an auxiliary battery, and a fuel conduit adapted to form at least a portion of a fuel supply line between an onboard fuel tank and an onboard engine of the motor vehicle. The fuel conduit is in thermal communication with the chiller to cool fuel passing through the fuel conduit from the onboard fuel tank to the onboard engine. Thus, the engine is provided with fuel at a temperature lower than the temperature of the fuel in the fuel tank. The chiller can be a vapor-compression refrigeration system, a thermo-electric cooler, or any other suitable type of chiller powered by the onboard direct-current electric power source.

Abstract: A reflective pavement marker for a roadway includes a body having a bottom adapted to be secured to the roadway and at least one a reflector on the body. The reflector includes an outer face for receiving light and an inner face comprising a plurality of light reflecting elements for receiving and reflecting the light back through the outer face. The reflector comprises a light transmitting and thermochromatic polymer adapted to transition at a predetermined transition temperature so as to change the color of the light reflected by the reflector depending on the temperature of the polymer. The predetermined transition temperature can be selected so that the color change of the light reflected by the reflector indicates freezing or near freezing road conditions.

Abstract: An onboard, in-line fuel cooling system for a motor vehicle includes a chiller adapted to be powered by an onboard direct-current electric power source such as, for example, a motor vehicle power system or an auxiliary battery, and a fuel conduit adapted to form at least a portion of a fuel supply line between an onboard fuel tank and an onboard engine of the motor vehicle. The fuel conduit is in thermal communication with the chiller to cool fuel passing through the fuel conduit from the onboard fuel tank to the onboard engine. Thus, the engine is provided with fuel at a temperature lower than the temperature of the fuel in the fuel tank. The chiller can be a vapor-compression refrieration system, a thermo-electric cooler, or any other suitable type of chiller powered by the onboard direct-current electric power source.

Abstract: A method for providing machine-readable final destination information on mail includes the steps of electronically receiving address information of a final destination for the mail from a sender located at a mail drop box and using an interface device located at the mail drop box. A machine-readable code containing information relating to the final destination of the mail is electronically generated and then printed on a label using a label printer located at the mail drop box. The printed label is presented to the sender at the drop box so that the sender can adhere the printed label to the mail prior to inserting the mail into the drop box. Machine-readable scanners read the machine-readable code on the label to sort the mail for delivery and then mail carriers deliver the mail to the delivery point indicated by the machine-readable code on the label.

Abstract: A method for providing machine-readable final destination information on mail includes the steps of electronically receiving address information of a final destination for the mail from a sender located at a mail drop box and using an interface device located at the mail drop box. A machine-readable code containing information relating to the final destination of the mail is electronically generated and then printed on a label using a label printer located at the mail drop box. The printed label is presented to the sender at the drop box so that the sender can adhere the printed label to the mail prior to inserting the mail into the drop box. Machine-readable scanners read the machine-readable code on the label to sort the mail for delivery and then mail carriers deliver the mail to the delivery point indicated by the machine-readable code on the label.

Abstract: A transit ticket includes a sheet, event indicia on the sheet indicating an event in which the ticket can be utilized, and a product releasing layer on the sheet containing an adhesive and microcapsules with an encapsulated material. The event indicia indicates the transit ticket can be utilized for transportation of the holder on a vehicle of a mass transportation system. The encapsulated material is preferably a fragrance. The transit ticket preferably includes product indicia on the sheet providing information regarding the encapsulated material such as advertisements for the fragrance. A method of promoting a product is also disclosed in which a plurality of tickets are dispensed, each of the tickets having indicia indicating an event for which the ticket can be utilized and a product releasing layer including an adhesive and microcapsules with an encapsulated material.

Abstract: A transit ticket includes a sheet, event indicia on the sheet indicating an event in which the ticket can be utilized, and a product releasing layer on the sheet containing an adhesive and microcapsules with an encapsulated material. The event indicia indicates the transit ticket can be utilized for transportation of the holder on a vehicle of a mass transportation system. The encapsulated material is preferably a fragrance. The transit ticket preferably includes product indicia on the sheet providing information regarding the encapsulated material such as advertisements for the fragrance. A method of promoting a product is also disclosed in which a plurality of tickets are dispensed, each of the tickets having indicia indicating an event for which the ticket can be utilized and a product releasing layer including an adhesive and microcapsules with an encapsulated material.