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A method and system for electronic classified advertising, including in a sophisticated edition, a seven-step installation wizard, portability to web servers, scalability, an intuitive and easy to use layout, customization features, fee-based options and features, ad display options and features, selected expiration of ads with optional notification, user set-up personal search agent which will automatically notify the user with new ads matching the database search criteria specified by the user, private messaging, a search engine for seven types of searches including browsing, keyword searches, retrieval of a specific ad by its database ID number, retrieval of all of a specific user's ads, retrieval of one specific ad for modification, and full database power searches, user registration, additional user posting and searching options, E-mail, Antispamming, detailed administrative controls, and security. Also available are banner ad modules, affiliate web sites, and internationalization features.

A portable thermally insulated beverage carrier having an adjustable neck strap with a cooling gel neck pouch, an external zippered pouch, and a collapsible base. The beverage carrier is made of a flexible insulating material such as neoprene. Other variations include a rigid base with an inset bottle opener, and a zippered base containing a detachable floating pedestal. Indicia can be placed on the beverage carrier to enhance its appearance.

An electronic pill dispenser includes a container and a cap removably attached to the container. Components of the pill dispenser include a power source, pill dispenser circuitry, a real time clock, a counter, a display, a dispensing mechanism, a sensor, a visual indicator, an audible indicator, an input/output interface, an input output port, and a communication bus electrically interconnecting the components. The pill dispenser may also include a physical indicator, a locking mechanism, a transceiver, an antenna, and a modem. The pill dispenser enhances patient compliance for following through a particular drug regimen by offsetting negative effects of memory loss and other cognitive dysfunctions, attenuation of special senses, poor eyesight, lack of patient education, etc. The pill dispenser also helps the mentally unstable. The pill dispenser reminds users and dispenses pills to authorized individuals at appropriate times, and is economical and convenient.

A system and method for controlling home entertainment units with radio frequency and infrared signals. The system includes a computer, a display, an RF transceiving device, an RF transceiver and IR transmitter combination device, and at least one home entertainment unit. The system may also include at least one microphone which may be interconnected with computer via any known connecting cable, or which may be contained within the RF transceiving device and/or the RF transceiver and IR transmitter combination device. The RF transceiver and IR transmitter combination device receives transmitted RF signal data from the RF transceiving device and/or the at least one microphone, converts the RF signal data into IR signal data associated with the particular home entertainment unit, transmits the IR signal data, and controls the particular home entertainment unit.

A non-woven, unidirectional, multi-axial layered fabric for reinforcement of composite structures provides for holding the non-woven yarns as laid-out by adhesion of polymeric adhesive applied to the non-woven yarns. The adhesive layer on the yarns, dissolves as liquid resin is applied to form a composite structure, the polymeric coating dissolving in the liquid resin. The polymeric adhesive dissolves to allow liquid resin to wet the yarns. Curing creates the desired composite structure. Filament yarns useful in the present invention include but are not limited to those made of aramid, boron, carbon, fiberglass, nylon, PBO, PEN, polyester, and polyethylene. A preferred adhesive is low molecular weight polyester and a preferred liquid resin is polyester resin. A web of netting material is applied in a similar manner for added physical stability of the inventive reinforcement fabric.

A vest with air bag is a durable survival vest with shoulder pads and a front chest protector having ventilation holes therethrough and an attached air bag. The vest includes a shell defining a neck opening, a torso opening, and a pair of opposed arm holes. The vest also has a chest protector attached to the shell and an air bag attached to the chest protector. The air bag is configured to expand in front of a torso of a user. The vest includes a cartridge/canister, an activator, and a D-ring. The vest may include a power source, a sensor, a die marker, a cartridge/canister, an activator, a positioning device, a communication device, an antenna, control logic, and a communication bus. The D-ring is configured to operatively engage the activator to release breathable gas from the cartridge/canister when the D-ring is pulled by a user.

An intelligent label that informs consumers of product quality criteria. The intelligent label includes message indicators that reversibly or irreversibly change color and exhibit a large hysteresis characteristic in response to a temperature change. The message indicators are selected from the group consisting of product quality messages, medical messages, emergency messages, spiritual messages, joke messages, health messages, warning messages, trivia messages, astrological messages, riddle messages, cartoon indicators, and symbol indicators.

A universal fleet electrical system includes a central power distribution panel, which includes a fuse panel and a lighting selector junction box, together with a universal wiring harness. A dash mounted console is provided for operator control of accessory devices. The console may include a keyed switch interconnected with a security power control relay for enabling a user to connect and disconnect power to the universal wiring harness. Power may be connected and disconnected to the universal wiring harness through the use of a master switch with a circuit breaker. The lighting selector junction box permits various lighting accessories to be connected to different light level circuits. The universal wiring harness may include a plurality of plug and play connectors to facilitate rapid attachment/removal of external accessories. A serial interface may interconnect the wiring harness with the fuse panel.

A dimmable flex arm lamp for effecting task lamp functions and/or light therapy treatments. The dimmable flex arm lamp includes a base member configured to provide stabilized support for the lamp, a light holding member, a fluorescent full spectrum light removably mounted in the light holding member, a stem with a flexible portion longitudinally extending from the base member, an end of the stem being interconnected with the base, and an end of the flexible portion being interconnected with the light holding member. The dimmable flex arm lamp also includes a dimming control and is configured to effect task lamp functions and/or light therapy treatments.

A self powered monitoring device for monitoring an animal's temperature and other vital signs. The device may be mounted in the animal's ear, under the animals skin, or in any location which can be used to generate a reliable indication of the animals temperature and other vital signs. The temperature probe for the device is inserted subcutaneously and thermally and/or electrically connected to the housing of the device. Power for the device is provided by a miniature array of solar cells, the power from the solar cells being used to drive digital circuitry which processes signals from the various probes used to gather data concerning the animal's vital signs. The size of the array is chosen to be commensurate with the number of vital signs monitored, with the amount of sunlight, density of herd, and other factors being considered to ensure sufficient power for the device.

A vehicle pursuit caution light system includes at least one transmitting device and at least one receiving device. The transmitting device includes a power source, control logic, a transmitter, and an antenna. The transmitting device may also include a GPS receiver to determine the transmitting device's location or coordinate values relative to a predetermined reference point. The receiving device is configured for receiving a signal having a predetermined minimum signal strength and a predetermined frequency. The receiving device includes a power source, control logic, a receiver, a visual/audible indicator, and an antenna. The receiving device may also include a GPS receiver and a mapping display.

A barbell/dumbbell training support device includes a base with distal ends, a cross support laterally extending equidistantly from each distal end of the base for a predetermined distance, the cross supports being configured to prevent tipping of the support device, an elongated tray configured to support barbells and dumbbells, and connection elements configured to interconnect the base with the elongated tray. Ends of each cross support may have attached thereto pads, covers, or elevated attachments made from flexible and resilient material. The elongated tray is a generally elongated rectangle having a surface and lengthwise sides with ends and widthwise sides with ends. Raised edges extend from each of the corresponding lengthwise and widthwise sides of the tray.

A power system for an electrically powered land vehicle extracts electrons from ambient air to generate electrical power to operate the land vehicle electrical energy production and propulsion system. The extracted electrons generate electrical power to run electrical systems of the land vehicle. The power system includes an abutting series of tubular sections defining an airflow path with heating plates in the airflow path and variable positive voltage grids to extract charged particles from the heated air. Air is drawn into the airflow path by a centrifugal impeller. The ionized air not used to generate electric power is neutralized in an ionized gas neutralizing chamber and then exhausted.

A landscape light fixture to illuminate aesthetically desirable lighting. The landscape light fixture includes a ballast housing, a shroud, a light bulb, a lens, and a power cord with a connector. The landscape light fixture may also include a neck, a pivot, at least one mounting element, and at least one spacer.

A tire pressure indicator that is combined with a fill valve. The indicator and the fill valve are coaxial or concentric. The invention may be screwed onto a tire valve stem. The indicator has three bands or sections, each of which is a different color, for indicating whether tire pressure is within a predetermined range, above that range, or below that range. The colors are viewed through a lens, aided by a mirror. A diaphragm pushes the indicator up when pressure rises, while a spring pushes the indicator down when pressure drops. A tire may be inflated or deflated while the invention is mounted on a tire stem. During inflation, the pin in an air chuck at the end of an air hose may depress a valve pin assembly to open the fill valve. A user may deflate the tire by manually depressing the valve pin assembly to release air.

A method and apparatus for stretching and mounting a screen printing screen or mesh that separates the tensioning of the screen or mesh into two independent directions with the screen/mesh attached to two separate independent frames. The outer frame supports the screen/mesh tensioned in the print direction of movement, with a high level of tension. The inner frame tensions and mounts and tensions (when applicable) at a significantly lower tension level the screen or mesh in the non-print direction, providing image support, and acting as, or providing a fixing point for barriers to stop the leakage or loss of the print medium or ink from the screen.

A real time fiber optic matrix switch includes at least one matrix switch port and a controller card. The controller card is configured to recognize communication protocols associated with any of the Type A-H and J signals of the Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS), and to enable the communication of information between the matrix switch and interconnected peripheral devices, as well as any interconnected matrix switches. The controller card is externally programmed by a digital logic program that multiplexes data streams of received signal types to one data stream, converts the multiplexed data stream to an optical signal, transmits the optical signal, receives the transmitted optical signal, transforms the received optical signal to an electric signal, demultiplexes the electric signal, validates the demultiplexed electric signal, and acknowledges the validated demultiplexed electric signal.

An improved support and closure arrangement includes a flexible strap and one or more locking heads. The flexible strap has a series of spaced apertures formed therein. A first group of apertures extending from one end and extending over at least half of the strap, the first group serving to allow for adjustably forming an overlapped portion of the strap. A second group of apertures extends from an opposing end of the strap. The locking member has a central post terminating at opposing ends with radially extending, axially aligned discs sized for locking engagement with the apertures of the strap. A third axially aligned disc positioned intermediately along the axis of the post and also radially extending therefrom separates the opposing end discs so that apertures on either end of the strap may be selectively and discretely engaged and disengaged from said discs. The locking member includes a central bore adapted to receive a screw or equivalent fastening member. The arrangement is used as a support by overlapping the strap and locking in place a pair of the first apertures to form a loop which functions as a primary anchor for the support, with the locking member serving to secure the loop to a support surface, the end opposite of the loop secured to the support surface at a position most conducive to stable supporting of an object. The locking heads are adaptable for use as anchoring members in a variety of applications.

The present invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a flexible adjustable support and closure apparatus which includes a flexible strap and a locking head. The flexible strap has a series of spaced apertures formed therein. A first group of apertures extends from one end and over at least half of the strap, the first group serving to allow for adjustably forming an overlapped portion of the strap. A second group of apertures extends from an opposing end of the strap. A locking member has a central post terminating at opposing ends with radially extending, axially aligned discs sized for locking engagement with the apertures. A third axially aligned disc positioned intermediately along the axis of the post and also radially extending therefrom separates the opposing end discs so that apertures on either end of the strap may be selectively and discretely engaged and disengaged from said discs. The locking member includes a central bore adapted to receive a screw or equivalent fastening member. The arrangement is used as a support by overlapping the strap and locking in place a pair of the first apertures to form a loop which functions as a primary anchor for the support, with the locking member serving to secure the loop to a support surface, the end opposite of the loop secured to the support surface at a position most conducive to stably supporting an object. The apparatus is also used as a closure, and includes a locking member that can be reconfigured to fit various uses.