Abstract: An ultrasonic instrument includes a housing, an ultrasonic transducer support by the housing, and an integrated usage indicator. The housing is configured to removably connect to a shaft assembly. The ultrasonic transducer is configured to be acoustically connected to a waveguide and operated a predetermined number of use cycles. The integrated usage indicator is operatively connected to the housing and includes a used state indicator. The used state indicator is configured to indicate to a clinician in a used state when the ultrasonic transducer has been operated at least the predetermined number of use cycles for limiting usage of the ultrasonic transducer to the predetermined number of use cycles.

Abstract: A system for testing thermal runaway in a battery cell includes a first layer of first dielectric material at least in part wrapped around the battery cell, and a wire at least in part wrapped around the first layer of first dielectric material. The system further includes a second layer of second dielectric material at least in part wrapped around the wire, and a power source configured to supply power to the wire. In an example, the first layer of first dielectric material includes a polyimide film, and the second layer of second dielectric material includes mica. The system further includes a temperature sensor in contact with the first layer, the second layer, and/or the battery cell. A controller is to receive a temperature reading from the temperature sensor, and control a power supplied by the power source to the wire, based at least in part on the temperature reading.

Abstract: An ultrasonic instrument includes a housing, an ultrasonic transducer support by the housing, and an integrated usage indicator. The housing is configured to removably connect to a shaft assembly. The ultrasonic transducer is configured to be acoustically connected to a waveguide and operated a predetermined number of use cycles. The integrated usage indicator is operatively connected to the housing and includes a used state indicator. The used state indicator is configured to indicate to a clinician in a used state when the ultrasonic transducer has been operated at least the predetermined number of use cycles for limiting usage of the ultrasonic transducer to the predetermined number of use cycles.

Abstract: A hunting and wildlife waterfowl decoy apparatus comprising a tubular member and a cord member, wherein the tubular member and the cord member cooperate in order to create a tensional force and a locking mechanism. A waterfowl decoy tubular apparatus for use in keeping a plurality of waterfowl decoy cords in a substantially tight and taught orientation, thereby holding a plurality of decoys in a secure manner and preventing the decoy cords, and thus the decoys, from entangling during transportation or storage.

Abstract: An improved cryogenic cooling system is disclosed. The cryogenic cooling system comprises a pressure sensing system disposed at or near the cryocooler to provide a more accurate representation of the pressure of the working gas within the cryocooler. By utilizing pressure measurements at the cryocooler, the thermal performance and net cooling capacity of the system may be improved. This may also improve the life of the cryocooler. Further, in some embodiments, pressure sensing systems are disposed at both the compressor and the cryocooler. In these embodiments, performance issues and potential failures may be monitored.

Abstract: A hunting and wildlife waterfowl decoy apparatus comprising a tubular member and a cord member, wherein said tubular member and said cord member cooperate in order to create a tensional force and a locking mechanism. A waterfowl decoy tubular apparatus for use in keeping a plurality of waterfowl decoy cords in a substantially tight and taught orientation, thereby holding a plurality of decoys in a secure manner and preventing said decoy cords, and thus said decoys, from entangling during transportation or storage.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for acquiring payment device data for wireless payment transactions are disclosed. According to one method, a request from a wireless payment reader for standardized payment device data for effecting a wireless payment is received by a wireless smart payment device. Payment device data elements are assembled by the wireless smart payment device into the standardized payment device data. The standardized payment device data are sent by the wireless smart payment device to the wireless payment reader.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes an RFID payment terminal with a display-embedded antenna. According to one aspect, an RFID payment terminal with a display-embedded antenna includes a display for graphically displaying payment information to a user. An RFID antenna is embedded in a portion of the display used for displaying the payment information to a user and for communicating with an RFID device of the user to receive transaction information form the RFID device. An RFID payment module is coupled to the antenna for receiving the transaction information and for effecting the payment transaction.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for interacting with ISO 14443-4 and MIFARE® applications on the same wireless smart device during a common transaction are disclosed. According to one aspect, the method includes detecting and communicating with an ISO 14443-4 application located on a wireless smart device that includes an ISO 14443-4 and a MIFARE® application to perform at least part of the common transaction. Termination of the ISO 14443-4 application is detected, and the MIFARE® application located on the wireless smart device is detected and communicated with for performing at least part of the common transaction.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes an RFID payment terminal with a display-embedded antenna. According to one aspect, an RFID payment terminal with a display-embedded antenna includes a display for graphically displaying payment information to a user. An RFID antenna is embedded in a portion of the display used for displaying the payment information to a user and for communicating with an RFID device of the user to receive transaction information form the RFID device. An RFID payment module is coupled to the antenna for receiving the transaction information and for effecting the payment transaction.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes an RFID payment terminal with a display-embedded antenna. According to one aspect, an RFID payment terminal with a display-embedded antenna includes a display for graphically displaying payment information to a user. An RFID antenna is embedded in a portion of the display used for displaying the payment information to a user and for communicating with an RFID device of the user to receive transaction information form the RFID device. An RFID payment module is coupled to the antenna for receiving the transaction information and for effecting the payment transaction.

Abstract: A retrofit filling station communication system including a fuel dispensing island locatable communications adaptor assembly and a remote communications adaptor and legacy controller assembly including at least POS functionality, arranged to be coupled to existing underground wiring and to facilitate legacy and non-legacy communication at least associated with the POS functionality over the existing underground wiring with the fuel dispensing island locatable communications adaptor assembly and to facilitate legacy communication with pump control electronics via a legacy communications protocol employed by the pump control electronics prior to retrofit.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting lateral intrusion of a secure electronic component enclosure are disclosed. According to one system, the system includes a secure enclosure for enclosing at least one electronic component. The secure enclosure includes a first and a second printed circuit board (PCB) and a security ring sandwiched between the first and second PCBs defining an interior region for enclosing the at least one electronic component. The PCBs define opposite sides of the enclosure and the security ring defines lateral surfaces of the enclosure. The lateral surfaces defined by the security ring are wrapped by at least two wires that define at least two circuits. An intrusion detection module detects an intrusion of the secure enclosure based on a condition of the at least two circuits.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for supporting multiple applications and multiple instances of the same application on a wireless smart device are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a system for supporting multiple instances of the same application. The system includes a wireless smart device for communicating with a wireless reader. The wireless smart device includes multiple instances of the same application for performing wireless transactions with an external device. The wireless smart device also includes an application manager for identifying one of the instances as active, for detecting a request from a wireless reader for performing a wireless transaction, and for communicating the request to the active instance.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes an RFID payment terminal with a display-embedded antenna. According to one aspect, an RFID payment terminal with a display-embedded antenna includes a display for graphically displaying payment information to a user. An RFID antenna is embedded in a portion of the display used for displaying the payment information to a user and for communicating with an RFID device of the user to receive transaction information form the RFID device. An RFID payment module is coupled to the antenna for receiving the transaction information and for effecting the payment transaction.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for interacting with ISO 14443-4 and MIFARE® applications on the same wireless smart device during a common transaction are disclosed. According to one aspect, the method includes detecting and communicating with an ISO 14443-4 application located on a wireless smart device that includes an ISO 14443-4 and a MIFARE® application to perform at least part of the common transaction. Termination of the ISO 14443-4 application is detected, and the MIFARE® application located on the wireless smart device is detected and communicated with for performing at least part of the common transaction.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for supporting multiple applications and multiple instances of the same application on a wireless smart device are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a system for supporting multiple instances of the same application. The system includes a wireless smart device for communicating with a wireless reader. The wireless smart device includes multiple instances of the same application for performing wireless transactions with an external device. The wireless smart device also includes an application manager for identifying one of the instances as active, for detecting a request from a wireless reader for performing a wireless transaction, and for communicating the request to the active instance.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for acquiring payment device data for wireless payment transactions are disclosed. According to one method, a request from a wireless payment reader for standardized payment device data for effecting a wireless payment is received by a wireless smart payment device. Payment device data elements are assembled by the wireless smart payment device into the standardized payment device data. The standardized payment device data are sent by the wireless smart payment device to the wireless payment reader.

Abstract: A retail transaction system provides enhanced customer convenience and increased transaction security by sending transaction information to a cellular network provider via a customer's digital cellular phone. For example, a fuel dispenser is equipped with a communications link allowing direct communications to a customer's cellular phone. When a customer desires to conduct a transaction using the fuel dispenser, the fuel dispenser transmits select information to the customer's cellular telephone using this communications link. A telephone number is included in the select information. When the customer presses send, or otherwise causes their telephone to dial the number transferred from the fuel dispenser, the select information along with any additional customer information is sent to the cellular network.

Abstract: The invention includes a seed treatment composition containing plant macronutrients, micronutrients, a pest inhibitor and at least one growth regulator. The composition additionally contains a vitamin component, an amino acid component, a penetrant and an energy source. The invention also includes treated seed having a treatment material on at least a portion of a seed surface. The treatment material contains macronutrients, micronutrients, vitamins, humic acid, a pest inhibitor, a mold inhibitor, an absorbant, a penetrant and growth regulators. The invention includes methods of formulating seed treatment compositions and methods of treating seeds.