Abstract: A method of forming print instructions in a host for rendering within a fixed amount of memory on a printer receives intermediate data comprising regions which are associated with drawing instructions. A first amount of memory available to render the intermediate data is calculated based on a second amount of memory needed by the printer to store the intermediate data. The host determines a subset of the drawing instructions as complex drawing instructions and renders the complex drawing instructions to the printer as simpler drawing instructions. For regions associated with the complex drawing instructions, the host reassociates the regions with the corresponding simpler drawing instructions to form altered intermediate data which can be rendered on the printer within the determined first amount of memory. The print instructions, including the altered intermediate print data, can then be rendered by the printer to pixel data within the fixed amount of memory.

Abstract: A battery charger includes a housing defining a battery receptacle area configured to receive a battery therein, a piston, a moveable platform, wherein the piston and the platform are simultaneously urged in substantially orthogonal directions toward the battery receptacle area, and prongs configured to extend from the housing and electrically connect a power source to the battery when the battery is received in the battery receptacle area and engaged by the piston and moveable platform. A method for charging a battery includes connecting a pair of prongs of a battery charger to a power source and placing a battery into a battery receptacle area of the battery charger, wherein the battery is simultaneously maintained in a vertical charging position and a horizontal charging position. A method of manufacturing a battery charger assembly includes providing a housing and providing a piston and a moveable platform internal to the housing.

Abstract: Described herein is a combination pitching aid and batting tee apparatus. The apparatus includes a base having a front and a rear, a stand extending upwardly from the base, a support rod extending upwardly from the stand, and an arm extending outwardly from the support rod. The arm includes a target associated therewith that can be adjusted vertically and horizontally. The apparatus includes a screen having a top end and a bottom end and a support assembly having a top end and a bottom end that extends upwardly from the base. The bottom end of the screen is attached near the front of the base and the top end of the screen is attached to the support assembly. The support rod can be replaced with a batting tee.

Abstract: A portable vaporizer includes a main body, a removable herbal attachment configured to vaporize and herb, a removable cigarette attachment configured to vaporize the contents of a cigarette, wherein the main body is configured to attach interchangeably to the removable herbal attachment and the removable cigarette attachment.

Abstract: A scraper attachment used with a food mixer made up of a plurality of elongated segments wherein each of said segments have a different degree of flexibility so that in operation food ingredients located in the mixing bowl is directed to the middle of the bowl

Abstract: An apparatus for releasably locking a protective eye lens to the housing of a protective face cover is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to have an inner and outer lock. The inner lock couples the protective eye lens to the housing. The inner lock can release the protective eye lens from the housing through the use of a release unit. An activator on the release unit is guarded by the outer lock to prevent inadvertent movement of the activator and consequent unintended release of the protective eye lens from the housing.

Abstract: Described herein is a combination pitching aid and batting tee apparatus. The apparatus includes a base having a front and a rear, a stand extending upwardly from the base, a support rod extending upwardly from the stand, and an arm extending outwardly from the support rod. The arm includes a target associated therewith that can be adjusted vertically and horizontally. The apparatus includes a screen having a top end and a bottom end and a support assembly having a top end and a bottom end that extends upwardly from the base. The bottom end of the screen is attached near the front of the base and the top end of the screen is attached to the support assembly. The support rod can be replaced with a batting tee.

Abstract: A battery charger includes a housing defining a battery receptacle area configured to receive a battery therein, a piston, a moveable platform, wherein the piston and the platform are simultaneously urged in substantially orthogonal directions toward the battery receptacle area, and prongs configured to extend from the housing and electrically connect a power source to the battery when the battery is received in the battery receptacle area and engaged by the piston and moveable platform. A method for charging a battery includes connecting a pair of prongs of a battery charger to a power source and placing a battery into a battery receptacle area of the battery charger, wherein the battery is simultaneously maintained in a vertical charging position and a horizontal charging position. A method of manufacturing a battery charger assembly includes providing a housing and providing a piston and a moveable platform internal to the housing.

Abstract: Described herein is a combination pitching aid and batting tee apparatus. The apparatus includes a base having a front and a rear, a stand extending upwardly from the base, a support rod extending upwardly from the stand, and an arm extending outwardly from the support rod. The arm includes a target associated therewith that can be adjusted vertically and horizontally. The apparatus includes a screen having a top end and a bottom end and a support assembly having a top end and a bottom end that extends upwardly from the base. The bottom end of the screen is attached near the front of the base and the top end of the screen is attached to the support assembly. The support rod can be replaced with a batting tee.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to containers for storage and transportation of items such as produce harvested with its roots intact. The containers include a base and lid hingedly connected together on at least one edge, and may be stacked to maximize density for storage so that a shipping receptacle can hold more produce while taking up the same place, allowing for more efficient transportation saving on transportation costs and storage. In addition to saving costs on transportation and storage, the containers maintain the freshness of the produce harvested with its roots intact by keeping away soil, soil debris and moisture from the remaining portions of the produce. When containers are stacked together, a top surface of the lid of a first container is adapted to receive a plurality of longitudinal concave grooves on the bottom surface of the base of a second container.

Abstract: An apparatus for releasably locking a protective eye lens to the housing of a protective face cover is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to have an inner and outer lock. The inner lock couples the protective eye lens to the housing. The inner lock can release the protective eye lens from the housing through the use of a release unit. An activator on the release unit is guarded by the outer lock to prevent inadvertent movement of the activator and consequent unintended release of the protective eye lens from the housing.

Abstract: Described herein is a combination pitching aid and batting tee apparatus. The apparatus includes a base having a front and a rear, a stand extending upwardly from the base, a support rod extending upwardly from the stand, and an arm extending outwardly from the support rod. The arm includes a target associated therewith that can be adjusted vertically and horizontally. The apparatus includes a screen having a top end and a bottom end and a support assembly having a top end and a bottom end that extends upwardly from the base. The bottom end of the screen is attached near the front of the base and the top end of the screen is attached to the support assembly. The support rod can be replaced with a batting tee.

Abstract: A connector system for coupling to an audio jack of an audio player. The system includes an audio plug having a first portion configured to fit into the audio jack, the plug including at least one conductor forming a conducting path with the jack; and, a second portion configured to remain on the outside of the jack of the audio player after the first portion is inserted into the jack, the second portion having at least one contact coupled to the at least one conductor. The jack also includes a protruding edge surrounding the at least one contact. The system further includes a coupler to the plug having a first end having at least one coupling contact disposed thereon to contact the at least one contact on the plug, and a cap surrounding the at least one coupling contact, the cap configured to releasably engage the protruding edge on the plug; and, a receptacle at a second end of the coupler for receiving a standard plug.

Abstract: A connector system for coupling to an audio jack of an audio player. The system includes an audio plug having a first portion configured to fit into the audio jack, the plug including at least one conductor forming a conducting path with the jack; and, a second portion configured to remain on the outside of the jack of the audio player after the first portion is inserted into the jack, the second portion having at least one contact coupled to the at least one conductor. The jack also includes a protruding edge surrounding the at least one contact. The system further includes a coupler to the plug having a first end having at least one coupling contact disposed thereon to contact the at least one contact on the plug, and a cap surrounding the at least one coupling contact, the cap configured to releasably engage the protruding edge on the plug; and, a receptacle at a second end of the coupler for receiving a standard plug.

Abstract: A connector system for coupling to an audio jack of an audio player. The system includes an audio plug having a first portion configured to fit into the audio jack, the plug including at least one conductor forming a conducting path with the jack; and, a second portion configured to remain on the outside of the jack of the audio player after the first portion is inserted into the jack, the second portion having at least one contact coupled to the at least one conductor. The jack also includes a protruding edge surrounding the at least one contact. The system further includes a coupler to the plug having a first end having at least one coupling contact disposed thereon to contact the at least one contact on the plug, and a cap surrounding the at least one coupling contact, the cap configured to releasably engage the protruding edge on the plug; and, a receptacle at a second end of the coupler for receiving a standard plug.

Abstract: A food mixing attachment includes two mixing arms extending down from an engagement member that is configured for engaging a mixer. A respective flexible blade is on each arm and has a contour generally like that of a bowl. During the mixing process the blades scrape food from the bowl surface into the interior of the bowl.

Abstract: A connector system for coupling to an audio jack of an audio player. The system includes an audio plug having a first portion configured to fit into the audio jack, the plug including at least one conductor forming a conducting path with the jack; and, a second portion configured to remain on the outside of the jack of the audio player after the first portion is inserted into the jack, the second portion having at least one contact coupled to the at least one conductor. The jack also includes a protruding edge surrounding the at least one contact. The system further includes a coupler to the plug having a first end having at least one coupling contact disposed thereon to contact the at least one contact on the plug, and a cap surrounding the at least one coupling contact, the cap configured to releasably engage the protruding edge on the plug; and, a receptacle at a second end of the coupler for receiving a standard plug.

Abstract: A food mixing attachment includes two mixing arms extending down from an engagement member that is configured for engaging a mixer. A respective flexible blade is on each arm and has a contour generally like that of a bowl. During the mixing process the blades scrape food from the bowl surface into the interior of the bowl.

Abstract: A cable clip includes a first channel (110) capable of receiving a first cable and a second channel (120) capable of receiving a second cable. The first channel includes a first sidewall (111), a second sidewall (112), and a first segment (113) bridging the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The second channel includes the second sidewall, a third sidewall (121), and a second segment (123) bridging the second sidewall and the third sidewall. At least one of the first and second channels includes an identification region (130). A window (140) may be provided in at least one of the channels.