摘要:
A locking system wherein the latch is rotatable to provide either a first beveled surface for use as a ramp in latching or a second beveled surface for use as a ramp in unlatching. An entire latch module may be rotated about its axis by a rotary solenoid to achieve this function, and the first and second ramping surfaces are physically the same surface repositioned by rotation 180°. Alternatively, a releasable latch has a beveled surface for engaging a striker plate during bolt entry and a non-beveled surface for locking. The latch is pivotable to allow the non-beveled surface to become the beveled ramp for unlocking. The releasably pivotable latch mechanism may be used with a deadlock. The mechanism is readily incorporated into a rim exit device for releasably securing a door such as an emergency exit and may be actuated either electrically or manually.
摘要:
An strike door keeper assembly having first and second bodies matable to form an assembly body, a keeper subassembly disposed within said assembly body, and an actuator member such as an electric solenoid disposed within said assembly body the actuating member terminating in a blocker, wherein said keeper subassembly includes an axle journaled in at least one of said first and second interlocking bodies, a keeper flange pivotable on an axis of said axle and protruding through an opening in one of said first and second interlocking bodies, and a tang extending into interfering relationship with said blocker to fix said keeper flange in a locking position when said solenoid is in one of an energized and a de-energized state. In one aspect of the invention, the assembly includes a faceplate assembly having flanges and keys for mounting and preventing rotation of the door keeper assembly.
摘要:
Code processing for promotional games and the like. In a preferred application, a lottery ticket holder who has purchased a lottery ticket is encouraged to access a designated Internet site by rewarding access thereat on the condition that information visibly supported on the lottery ticket from a given drawing is input at an Internet site and a test indicates that the information so-input matches lottery numbers that were picked for that drawing. Access to predetermined Internet-based services or sites can also be had as an award to an individual for inputting an iconic code at a machine connected to the Internet if the input code tests as valid, with the code being marked so as to be usable only once. Preferably, the iconic code is input by click-selecting displayed icons one after another in an order that corresponds to that of a code provided to the individual. POS methods for code processing are also described.
摘要:
The present invention is a portable gauge made up of a elongated body and a slider. The body includes gauge marks, based on a specific bucket, to indicate various levels of liquid volume. The body includes an upper end, which has downwardly directed integrally formed arms which, in combination with the body, define a saddle. The saddle is sized and shaped to comfortably capture and rest on the rim of the bucket, during use. The slider is sized and shaped to snuggly slide along the body and includes a tab portion. A plurality of detents located along the length of the body engagingly cooperate with a spring-biased tab on the slider to provide controlled interval movement of the slider with respect to the body.In use, the user simple holds the body comfortably in front of his or her face and slides the slider along the body until the tab portion aligns with a desired gauge mark. The plurality of detents and the slider tab help retain the position of the slider, as the user places the body into a bucket so that the body resides along the inside wall of the bucket and so that the saddle at the upper portion of the body engages with the rim of the bucket. The user may then add liquid to the bucket, as desired, until the level of the liquid aligns with the tab portion of the slider, at which point the volume of liquid within the bucket would equal the volume indicated by the slider and the aligned gauge mark. The user could then simple remove the body from the bucket.
摘要:
An automatic strap-tensioning system is provided for head-worn electronic gear including a microprocessor, a powered drive mechanism and sensors. In use, microprocessor reads the outputs of the sensors and, if prescribed conditions are met, instructs the drive mechanism to tension the straps of the headset. The sensors are used as feedback to control the level of tension in the straps.
摘要:
A way to exchange contact information between two people in a quick, easy and fun way is provided. Each user wears a bracelet that includes an embedded communication circuit and a bracelet-to-bracelet proximity sensor. When two bracelets are positioned within an inch or so, the proximity sensor of each bracelet will detect the presence of the other bracelet and will then activate the communication circuit to both transmit and receive an ID code to each respective bracelet. Each received code will be stored in onboard memory and can later be retrieved and used to initiate a more formal connection where more personal contact information (e.g., email addresses, cell phone numbers, etc.) may be selectively and safely exchanged, as desired.In one embodiment, each bracelet includes a magnet and a magnetic field detector. When two bracelets are close to each other or touching each other, each bracelet will detect the magnetic fields of the other bracelet, which will cause the exchange of information between bracelets.According to another embodiment, each bracelet includes an accelerometer and a microphone and associated control circuitry so that should two users decide to exchange contact information, each will create a common gesture (such as a ‘high-five” slap) and simultaneously shout out a predetermined selected audible word, phrase or sound (such as: “alright” or “great”). Once confirmed, the communication circuit of each bracelet will transmit and receive contact information. Both these embodiments and others are described in greater detail below.
摘要:
A sit/stand workstation includes a worktop that includes a powered drive and is moveable between a sitting height and a standing height. An electronic controller offers the user different operating modes, each with varying levels of automation. In one such mode, the user inputs a value that represents a desired percentage of standing time over a given period of time. The controller then uses user-profile information and the inputted value to create an initial custom height-adjustment schedule for the user. During use, the controller moves the worktop up and down following the schedule and uses sensors, such as a pressure mat, to detect how well the user follows the schedule and biometric indicators that convey fatigue and also energy. In response to this monitored user-information, the controller changes time, duration, and/or frequency of the schedule to better meet the abilities and fitness of the user and also to help encourage the user to continue regular use. Sounds, voice, lights, colors, and numerical information are used to help encourage the user.