Abstract:
The present invention relates to an apparatus for attachment to a slidable runner, adjustable between a folded configuration for transport or storage and an unfolded configuration for use, and tunable to match various terrain characteristics and user characteristics and preferences.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an aid for styling hair in cooperation with a comb (12) having a spine (14) and a plurality of teeth (16) extending from the spine (14) The aid includes a telescopic extension (18) having a base (20) and a tip (22) that extends substantially normally with respect to both the spine (14) and the teeth (16) of the comb (12), an extension joint (24) joining the base (20) of the extension (18) to the spine (14) of the comb (12), a guide (26) having a first end (28) and a second end (30), and an elbow (32) connecting the first end (28) of the guide (26) to the tip (22) of the extension (18).
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an assistive mobility device, for example a walking stick or a crutch, for ergonomically assisting its user to traverse both urban and more challenging terrain. The device includes an elongated pole to support the user and a hand grip by which the user grips the proximate end of the pole. The hand grip is connected to the pole through a user-adjustable damper, located in the centre of the pole, for absorbing shock. A variety of interchangeable tips are available for the distal end of the pole to adapt the device for a variety of terrains and uses.
Abstract:
A way to conduct multiple distinct searches and to present the respective result subsets 176 together but distinctly. More particularly a way to order the results subsets 176 in relation to each other and to present the result subsets 176 in that order together but distinctly, such that a user can easily scan between the result subsets 176 to adjust the focus of his research.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a way to adapt a wave transducer to the actual amplitude of incident waves, so as to improve the efficiency of energy conversion. The adaptation includes a variable-energy piston assembly and a tapered float.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system, method and apparatus that provide a way to safely redirect pooling liquid: a way that is relatively quick, easy and inexpensive to deploy and remove, and that can be removed with little risk of damaging the surrounding structure.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a way to provide computing and communication infrastructure to support full duplex quality of service for urgent and actionable structured communications securely transacted over a many-to-many managed network of intermittent ad hoc nodes. The invention overcomes technical challenges associated with high-volume, short-latency, semi-custom mobile order fulfillment by ensuring communications between customer and merchant are structured, robust, reliable and delivered via a duplex link. The described embodiments are advantageous in that they provide a bidirectional channel to facilitate discussion, confirmation and post-order communication. Moreover, the present invention is scalable to a many-to-many node ad-hoc network.
Abstract:
A method of managing an interaction of a student with a class about a subject, the subject having at least one lesson having at least one topic, the topic having at least one of exposition content, demonstration content and test content, the test content having a query and a scheme for mapping a response to a result, comprising: presenting content to the student and storing the interaction of the student with the content presented.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to ways to construct, rig and operate a headsail as a microairfoil ( 1 ) for a sail to its aft, for example a mainsail ( M ), to amplify upwash ahead of the aft sail and smoothly direct airflow over the mainsail ( M ).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an apparatus, releasably attachable to a rail, having a holder and a receptacle for receiving and releasably attaching to the rail to support the holder on the rail, wherein the holder includes an outboard portion and an inboard portion, wherein the outboard portion lies beyond the rail and the inboard portion lies within the rail, when the holder is supported on the rail, and wherein the outboard portion is lighter than the inboard portion, so that the apparatus is weight-biased within the rail, such that the apparatus is adapted to resist dislodgement by outboard forces and to tend to dislodge in an inboard direction.