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A system and method of managing virtual documents is described. These virtual documents have associated with them an attribute file having known header and field information. By using the attribute file information, a network-connected computer can categorize and store virtual documents in a database corresponding to a particular user of the system. According to one aspect, the system is designed so that it can interface with an interactive television computer system so that a user can select virtual documents that he wishes to retain while viewing a television program. The selected virtual documents are then categorized and stored in the database corresponding to the user. According to another aspect, virtual documents can be downloaded from network-connected computer to a user's computer and then transferred to a smart card device. Specifically, a merchant coupon may be downloaded to the smart card device so that it may be redeemed at a merchant's store.

A contoured carton has arcuate corners and includes a dispenser for dispensing articles. The carton is formed by a top wall, bottom wall, two side walls, and two end walls and includes tear lines in at least one end wall for forming the dispenser. The tear lines preferably extend into the side walls and include a finger hole to facilitate opening of the dispenser. The dispenser opening is bound by a lower retaining tab comprised from an upper portion of the arcuate corner to retain the articles in the carton until a user removes an exposed article.

An improved vehicle mounted storage unit and workbench, comprising a variably configured cabinet, upper lid with workbench surface, mechanisms for varying the cabinet's working height, slides and wheels for moving the cabinet, mounting brackets to fix the unit to a floor portion of a vehicle. The slides allow the cabinet to slide in and out of the mounting brackets, and contain a quick release feature allowing the unit to be dismounted from them and the vehicle without using tools.

A storage compartment and integrated tailgate worksurface is disclosed. The storage compartment is easily retrofitable to any standard or light duty pick-up truck bed. A parallel linkage mechanism and integrated power unit can raise and lower the storage compartment without rotation, thereby keeping objects in an initial desired orientation and placement within the compartment. The parallel linkage system also facilitates adjustment of the integrated tailgate work surface to convenient working heights.

A protective garment incorporates a face and neck mask adapted to filter out airborne particulates. The protective garment outwardly has the appearance of a conventional shirt, sweater or jacket, yet incorporates a convenient, easy to use, and readily accessible mask that is always available to the wearer and is ready for use on short notice.

An improved cushioning apparatus on a watercraft enhances the comfort of the ride, reduce rider fatigue, and cushion impact forces experienced by the watercraft hull, while allowing for convenient and easy access to various engine components for maintenance and repair of the engine. The cushioning apparatus absorbs at least a portion of any impact force which the rider experienced from the hull, as well as provides at least one degree of movement between the seated rider and the hull in order to cushion such impact forces. The cushioning apparatus may also isolate the rider, at least to some degree, from vibrations experienced by the hull. In one mode, the cushioning apparatus is connected to the watercraft by quick-disconnect fittings, which allow the seat and support frame to be easily moved away from an engine access opening for maintenance of the engine. Furthermore, a quick-access opening is disclosed which allows a rider to access various engine components without requiring that the cushioning apparatus be disconnected from the watercraft. Moreover, the cushioning apparatus increases the convenience and stability of the watercraft for heavier load conditions such as when multiple riders are riding on the watercraft.

An armband has an attached array of one-hand accessible, quiet opening and closing diaphragm call reed storage pockets. The storage pockets may be an accordion envelope-shaped pocket with internal separators forming an array of storage pockets to hold diaphragm call reeds for hunting. A silent magnet and metal non-contacting closure and protruding tab enable silent one-handed opening and closing of the pocket. Alternately the pockets may be formed from elasticized material either cut with horizontal slits or sewn to the armband in overlapping strips to form an array of pockets with protruding diaphragm reed cells. Elasticized straps form an adjacent bottle pouch. An overlapping hook and loop end hooks through a loop end for an adjustable fastener. A short overlapping elasticized section adds tension to the armband.

A cargo box assembly and method of use thereof, wherein a cargo box is mounted within the bed of a pickup truck, and wherein the cargo box may be moved between a stored position at the forward end of the truck bed and a tailgate position at the rear end of the truck bed. The cargo box is mounted to a pair of rail assemblies, wherein each rail assembly comprises a chain and a pair of gears to facilitate motorized movement of the box within the truck bed.

The tape dispenser completely conceals its tape roll in a tightly closed housing. A removable cover extended from a major side or a top side of the tape dispenser's body is provided. At least a major side of the tape dispenser's body has a curved recession. As such, when the cover is opened, a section of the adhesive tape and a cutting edge at a front edge of a bottom side of the tape dispenser's body is exposed in a front opening and the recession for easy and convenient access. As such, the tape dispenser provides higher degrees of sanitation and safety than the conventional tape dispensers.

A central system and a method for the management of property-related taxes for a plurality of properties. Each of the property-related taxes are payable to one of a plurality of taxation authorities each having an electronically accessible information system. Taxes for each of the properties are paid by at least one of a plurality of paying entities each having an electronically accessible information system. The central system includes a taxation authorities module in electronic communication with the information system of each of the taxation authorities for retrieving information on property assessments, mill rate, provincial or regional adjustments, due dates and instalments of said taxes from those. The central system also includes a processing module for producing tax-related data based on the information. The central system further includes a paying entities module in electronic communication with the information system of each of the paying entities for providing the tax-related data to those.

A system including electronic data collection for school officials, staff, and administrators is described. The data collection system can be integrated onto school management systems to interconnect information regarding data such as student academic records, student merits, student progress, student and teacher biographies, etc. The system assesses student, teacher, classroom, individual school, school district, and state performance in a variety of educational area; associates imputed educational data; and permits the cross-application querying of the educational data and access of the educational data in real-time. The system is intended to help school systems accomplish tasks such as managing work, monitoring student progress in real-time, and determining education trends, via data linkage in real-time.

A tool pouch with an opening in a wall member is attached to a belt loop by extending a portion of a belt through both the opening and the belt loop in a manner to prevent lateral movement of the tool pouch.

A cargo box assembly and method of use thereof, wherein a cargo box is mounted within the bed of a pickup truck, and wherein the cargo box may be moved between a stored position at the forward end of the truck bed and a tailgate position at the rear end of the truck bed. The cargo box is mounted to a pair of rail assemblies, wherein each rail assembly comprises a chain and a pair of gears to facilitate motorized movement of the box within the truck bed.

An accessory that can be mounted on a receptacle for a cigarette lighter in a motor vehicle includes a unit that can support a cellular telephone. The unit is adjustable and can accommodate a variety of different cellular telephones. A headset unit supporting hook is mounted on the unit so a headset can be stored with the cellular telephone when not in use.

An access door unit includes a door, a doorway structure, and elements for pivotally attaching the door to the doorway structure. The doorway structure has an outer perimeter frame and a base affixed thereon. The base has support members extending in transverse relation to and outwardly in opposite directions from the outer perimeter frame and adapted to rest on a generally level support surface such that the outer perimeter frame extends upright from the base enabling the doorway structure to assume a free-standing, self-supporting orientation on the support surface. The outer perimeter frame of the doorway structure defines a passage large enough to fit the door and permit entry or exit through the passage when the door is opened.

Methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable mediums for improving operation of a mobile device using a user gesture are provided. A method includes detecting, by a processor, a gesture on a mobile device using a gesture recognition device of the mobile device, and performing, by the processor, an improvement operation associated with at least one of a memory and a battery of the mobile device in response to the detected gesture.

An in-wall smart device comprises a smart device assembly or housing mountable on or within a wall or panel; and an information tab or panel displaying thereon smart device specific information in order to provision, pair, authenticate, communicate and / or join a wireless network. The information tab or panel may define (i) a first condition or position where the device specific information is concealed, and (ii) a second condition or position where the device specific information is exposed for viewing.

A method for analyzing merchant account information comprises receiving at a server computer application information on merchants applying for credit service accounts. The application information is electronically stored at a storage location. At the server computer information is received from a user computer on how at least some of the accounts are being serviced. The servicing information is stored at the storage location.

Ultra-light weight, compact, self-contained, easily stored and transported, disposable alternative to portable toilets and potties (“the Device”) comprised of impermeable bag fused or adhered to annular (round, oval or rectangle) frame in such manner that bottom portion of bag extends downward through frame forming collection pouch with top portion of bag extending upward through frame but gathered below outer edge of frame and held in place by lip at frame's outer edge. Frame holds bag open for collection of body waste. Frame is gripped at edges to hold the Device against the buttocks (similar to positioning of toilet seat) while spreading feet and squatting to push or release body waste into bag. Top portion of bag is then pulled up from securing frame lip where a sufficient amount of upper part of bag is twisted and then knotted sealing in body waste and its odor ready for disposal.

A golf card magnifier includes a mounting pin that is receivable in the pencil-receiving slot of a standard golf cart scorecard holder. A pivot arm is attached to the mounting pin and angularly pivotable relative to the card holder. A magnifying lens is pivotally interconnected to an upper end of the pivot arm and adjustably supported above a scorecard on the card holder for viewing the scorecard through the magnifying lens.

An apparatus for sanitizing hands comprising a base, wherein the base is configured to dispense towels; at least one dispensing chamber configured to store a viscous material comprising a conduit; at least one sensor activated pump mechanism comprising a sensor device connected to a circuit system, an actuator, and an energy source; and wherein when the sensor device is triggered, the sensor activated pump mechanism is configured to draw a predetermined volume of viscous material through the conduit and out the discharge nozzle.

A protective garment incorporates a face and neck mask adapted to filter out airborne particulates. The protective garment outwardly has the appearance of a conventional shirt, sweater or jacket, yet incorporates a convenient, easy to use, and readily accessible mask that is always available to the wearer and is ready for use on short notice.

A system and method for a bed rest reading pillow is provided. One embodiment for the bed rest reading pillow comprises a body portion that supports the back of a user in an upright position, a first arm rest extending outwardly from the body portion that is configured to support the arm of the user, a second arm rest extending outwardly from the body portion that is configured to support the arm of the user, a beverage container holder configured to secure a beverage container when placed therein by the user, and a beverage container holder receptacle disposed in the first arm rest and configured to receive the beverage container holder. A beverage container, when inserted into the beverage container holder, is readily accessible by the user.

An in-wall smart device comprises a smart device assembly or housing mountable on or within a wall or panel; and an information tab or panel displaying thereon smart device specific information in order to provision, pair, authenticate, communicate and / or join a wireless network. The information tab or panel may define (i) a first condition or position where the device specific information is concealed, and (ii) a second condition or position where the device specific information is exposed for viewing.

Computer-implemented methods and systems for validating digital surgical videos are disclosed herein. According to an embodiment, an Internet-based method for validating a digital video comprises submitting the digital surgical video to a video hosting website; analyzing and accepting the video for a pre-publication review, wherein the pre-publication review comprises automatically assigning the accepted video to at least two randomly selected reviewers using a computer algorithm; automatically associating an approved for publication status identifier with the video; and embedding an indicia representative of validation of the video content in the approved for publication video.

A roof rack system for a vehicle including a bracket base configured to be secured to a roof of the vehicle, the bracket base including at least one base opening disposed on an angled base side surface; a roof rail configured to be secured to the bracket base; a bracket stay secured to an underside of the roof rail, the bracket stay including at least one stay opening disposed on an angled stay side surface, the at least one stay opening being aligned with the at least one base opening; and a fastening mechanism configured to be coupled through the at least one stay opening in the bracket stay and the at least one base opening in the bracket base to thereby secure the roof rail onto the bracket base. Also, a method of installing a roof rail on a roof of a vehicle.

The present invention generally relates to an electrical light-up umbrella. Embodiments of the invention are directed to an umbrella comprising a dome light, means for storing and discharging accumulated electric charge, a mobile device holder, and a flashlight.