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The Universal Wheelchair Seating Transfer System (UWSTS) introduces a solution to the problems wheelchair users face daily, difficult transfers and exclusion in many activities. Electric wheelchair users frequently have to make transfers to use different devices; often transfers are difficult and dangerous. A wheelchair user doesn’t have to leave the seat that was designed for them,
The BMS SLD is an ultra safe lowering device for rope rescue. Constructed of high strength metals, primarily stainless steel, it is designed for many years or trouble free operation in urban fire and rescue environments. Initially conceived for single rope rescue from the roofs of tall buildings, the SLD can be used to lower up to 600 Lbs.
This invention refers to a Flashlight and a Holster being a system that senses the conditions of use for the Flashlight and regulates the lighting modes in which such Flashlight will turn on.
I present the bin for municipal solid waste intended for cities with narrow streets (for example: Venice) where it is not possible to get close to the truck or boat. Have you ever thought to the difficulties encountered by operators during the ecological urban solid waste collection in a city like Venice? Arrive by boat as close as possible,
Pathogenic micro-organisms in blood detected by an optical image recognition system are located, identified, and selectively targeted by a computer which aims focused laser beams at them to kill or neutralize them. This invention will kill all recognized microorganisms, abnormal cells, and viruses in blood.
The 700 cotton ginners currently in operation in the United States struggle with international competition and declining profitability. This is in part due to the 2000 installed gin stands that use an old ginning technology that produces inferior fiber quality, short length and excessive waste.
This invention proposes a conformal flush mount slot antenna, which can be positioned on an arbitrary shaped surface and the “backing cavity” of the antenna can be adapted to a practically any space available.
The Plug Secure family consist of a plate and several parts that snap in.
The main purpose is to keep todlers away from electrical outlets.
Secondary purpose is to hold plugs in the sockets, and or cover the outlets.
A third device has been created to hold small electrical devices such as hair dryers, razors,
The aim was to create an alarm for a mobile phone or a mobile terminal (PDA) using ultrasound waves. This alarm can indicate when the mobile is away from the alarm device at a certain distance.
In testing with Special Operation Forces (SOF)
DAMPS Technology Smart Boots recorded a redution in heel strike of over 68%. That means a soldier, anyone wearing DAMPS can walk 10 miles and save the shock of 7 miles.
Plantar fascitiis is the number one injury seen by podiatrists. Low back problems are the number two cause of employee downtime.
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