Author: claimsbot

1. A rotor system for a cycle having a frame that bears a fork for a front wheel, a handle bar connected to the fork by way of a handle stem on a shaft of the fork, an actuation mechanism associated with the handle bar, a first line that is for a fluid and is for being associated with the handle bar, and a second line that is for a fluid and is for being associated with the frame, the rotor system comprising:
a rotor comprising first and second components that can rotate relative to each other without limits, wherein
intimate contact between the first and second components is for creating a closed fluid connection between the first and second lines in order to transmit actuation of the actuation mechanism associated with the handle bar when the first and second lines are respectively attached to the first and second components,
the handle stem is one of the first and second components that can rotate relative to each other without limits,
the handle stem includes at least one chamber for being included in the fluid connection between the first and second lines,
the handle stem has a body with a shaft receptacle, wherein the shaft receptacle is for having the shaft of the fork at least partially inserted into the shaft receptacle,
the handle stem includes a bushing that extends from the body,
the shaft receptacle extends through the bushing, and
a portion of the chamber extends in the bushing to a connection opening of the bushing.
2. The rotor system of claim 1, wherein a segment of the chamber in the handle stem extends in the body to an upper connection for the first line.
3. A rotor system for a cycle having a frame that bears a fork for a front wheel, a handle bar connected to the fork by way of a handle stem on a shaft of the fork, an actuation mechanism associated with the handle bar, a first line that is for a fluid and is for being associated with the handle bar, and a second line that is for a fluid and is for being associated with the frame, the rotor system comprising:
a rotor comprising first and second components that can rotate relative to each other without limits, wherein
intimate contact between the first and second components is for creating a closed fluid connection between the first and second lines in order to transmit actuation of the actuation mechanism associated with the handle bar when the first and second lines are respectively attached to the first and second components,
the handle stem is one of the first and second components that can rotate relative to each other without limits,
the handle stem has a body with a shaft receptacle, wherein the shaft receptacle is for having the shaft of the fork at least partially inserted into the shaft receptacle,
the handle stem includes a bushing that extends from the body,
the shaft receptacle extends through the bushing, and
the bushing is formed onto the body.
4. A rotor system for a cycle having a frame that bears a fork for a front wheel, a handle bar connected to the fork by way of a handle stem on a shaft of the fork, an actuation mechanism associated with the handle bar, a first line that is for a fluid and is for being associated with the handle bar, and a second line that is for a fluid and is for being associated with the frame, the rotor system comprising:
a rotor comprising first and second components that can rotate relative to each other without limits, wherein
intimate contact between the first and second components is for creating a closed fluid connection between the first and second lines in order to transmit actuation of the actuation mechanism associated with the handle bar when the first and second lines are respectively attached to the first and second components,
the handle stem is one of the first and second components that can rotate relative to each other without limits,
the handle stem has a body with a shaft receptacle, wherein the shaft receptacle is for having the shaft of the fork at least partially inserted into the shaft receptacle,
the handle stem includes a bushing that extends from the body,
the shaft receptacle extends through the bushing, and
a lower end of the bushing is fit into a headset on the frame.
5. A rotor system for a cycle having a frame that bears a fork for a front wheel, a handle bar connected to the fork by way of a handle stem on a shaft of the fork, an actuation mechanism associated with the handle bar, a first line that is for a fluid and is for being associated with the handle bar, and a second line that is for a fluid and is for being associated with the frame, the rotor system comprising:
a rotor comprising first and second components that can rotate relative to each other without limits, wherein
intimate contact between the first and second components is for creating a closed fluid connection between the first and second lines in order to transmit actuation of the actuation mechanism associated with the handle bar when the first and second lines are respectively attached to the first and second components,
the handle stem is one of the first and second components that can rotate relative to each other without limits,
the handle stem has a body with a shaft receptacle, wherein the shaft receptacle is for having the shaft of the fork at least partially inserted into the shaft receptacle, and
the chamber in the handle stem extends at least in segments parallel to the shaft receptacle.
6. The rotor system of claim 1, wherein the handle stem at least partially defines a handle bar receptacle for supporting the handle bar.
7. The rotor system of claim 6, comprising the handle bar receptacle being formed by the body in conjunction with a lid.
8. The rotor system of claim 1, wherein:
a ring is the other of the first and second components that can rotate relative to each other without limits, so that the handle stem and the ring can rotate relative to each other without limits,
the ring is supported by the handle stem, and
the ring contains at least one additional chamber for being included in the fluid connection between the first and second lines.
9. The rotor system of claim 8, wherein the chamber of the handle stem is in fluid communication with the chamber of the ring by way of the connection opening of the bushing.
10. The rotor system of claim 8, wherein the chamber of the ring extends to a lower connection for the second line.
11. The rotor system of claim 8, wherein:
the chamber of the ring extends on an interior side of the ring, and
the chamber of the ring comprises a semi-circular recess.
12. The rotor system of claim 8, wherein the ring includes:
an upper gasket receptacle that
is on an interior of the ring,
is for a gasket ring, and
is above the chamber of the ring, and

a lower gasket receptacle that
is on the interior of the ring,
is for a gasket ring, and
is below the chamber of the ring.
13. The rotor system of claim 1 in combination with a bicycle or a tricycle.
14. The rotor system of claim 1, wherein the bushing is formed onto the body.
15. The rotor system of claim 1, wherein the lower end of bushing is fit into a headset on the frame.
16. The rotor system of claim 1, comprising the chamber in the handle stem extending at least in segments parallel to the shaft receptacle.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. A flame retardant resin composition comprising:
a thermoplastic resin; and
a flame retardant,
wherein the flame retardant comprises a phosphorylated lignin derivative, and
wherein the phosphorylated lignin derivative is produced by 1) hydroxymethylating a lignin derivative obtained by subjecting a naturally occurring lignin to a predetermined treatment, and then 2) adding phosphoric acid to the hydroxymethylated lignin derivative.
2. The flame retardant resin composition according to claim 1, wherein the lignin derivative obtained by subjecting the naturally occurring lignin to the predetermined treatment is at least one selected from the group consisting of kraft lignins, phenolated sulfuric acid lignins, hydrothermally treated sulfuric acid lignins and alkali lignins.
3. The flame retardant resin composition according to claim 2, wherein the lignin derivative obtained by subjecting the naturally occurring lignin to the predetermined treatment is the kraft lignin or the phenolated sulfuric acid lignin.
4. The flame retardant resin composition according to claim 1, wherein the thermoplastic resin comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of aromatic polyesters, aliphatic polyesters, and carbonate bond-containing polymers.
5. The flame retardant resin composition according to claim 1, wherein the thermoplastic resin is a thermoplastic resin produced using a biomass as at least a part of a starting material.
6. The flame retardant resin composition according to claim 1, wherein the flame retardant resin composition further comprises at least one flame retarding auxiliary selected from phosphorus flame retardants, nitrogen compound flame retardants, silicone flame retardants, bromine flame retardants, inorganic flame retardants, and polyfluoroolefins.
7. A molded product produced by molding a flame retardant resin composition, wherein the flame retardant resin composition comprises:
a thermoplastic resin; and
a flame retardant,
wherein the flame retardant comprises a phosphorylated lignin derivative, and
wherein the phosphorylated lignin derivative is produced by 1) hydroxymethylating a lignin derivative obtained by subjecting a naturally occurring lignin to a predetermined treatment, and then 2) adding phosphoric acid to the hydroxymethylated lignin derivative.

What is claimed is:

1. An apparatus for monitoring vital signs, comprising:
a remote speaker-microphone; and
an accelerometer coupled to the remote speaker-microphone, the accelerometer monitoring the vital signs.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein accelerometer monitors at least one of heart rate, respiration, and movement.
3. The communication system of claim 1, wherein the accelerometer monitors movement and the vital sign information is derived therefrom.
4. A remote speaker-microphone, comprising:
a controller; and
an accelerometer coupled to the controller, the accelerometer monitoring an individual’s vital signs.
5. The remote speaker-microphone of claim 4, wherein the remote speaker-microphone is proximately coupled to the user’s body.
6. The remote-speaker-microphone of claim 5, wherein the remote speaker-microphone is located within a coat.
7. An accessory for a portable radio, comprising:
a controller;
an accelerometer coupled to the controller; and
the accessory coupled to the portable radio, the accessory being proximately coupled to the user’s body for monitoring the user’s vital signs.
8. The accessory of claim 7, wherein the accelerometer monitors at least one of heart rate, respiration, and movement.
9. The accessory of claim 7, wherein the accelerometer monitors movement and at least one of heart rate and respiration.
10. A communication system, comprising:
a portable radio worn by a user;
a remote accessory coupled to the portable radio, the remote accessory including:
a controller; and
an accelerometer coupled to the controller and monitoring the user’s vital sign information;

a dispatch station for receiving the vital sign information from the radio; and
a detection notification device coupled to the dispatch station for detecting the vital sign information and providing notification of the vital sign information to others.
11. The communication system of claim 10, wherein accelerometer monitors at least one of heart rate, respiration.
12. The communication system of claim 10, wherein the remote accessory comprises a remote-speaker-microphone.
13. The communication system of claim 12, wherein the accelerometer monitors movement and at least one of heart rate and respiration.
14. The communication system of claim 12, wherein the accelerometer determines a movement waveform and wherein heart rate and respiration parameters are determined from the movement waveform.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. A communication device comprising:
an RF transceiver for communicating first data with at least one of a plurality of remote communication devices via a first protocol and a first frequency band in a first mode of operation;
a millimeter wave transceiver for communicating second data with at least one of the plurality of remote communication devices via a second protocol and a 60 GHz frequency band in a second mode of operation;
a communication control module, coupled to the RF transceiver and the millimeter wave transceiver, for coordinating the communication of the first data and the second data with the at least one of the plurality of remote communication devices; and
a graphical interface device, coupled to the communication control module, for selecting the at least one of the plurality of remote communication devices and for selecting at least one of the first mode of operation and the second mode of operation, based on actions of a user.
2. The communication device of claim 1 wherein the first protocol includes at least one of: a wireless local area network protocol; a wireless piconet protocol; and a wireless telephony protocol.
3. The communication device of claim 1 wherein communication control module generates a list of the plurality of remote communication devices and wherein the graphical interface module displays the list of the plurality of remote communication devices.
4. The communication device of claim 3 wherein the graphical interface module displays the list of the plurality of remote communication devices as a plurality of icons corresponding to the plurality of remote communication devices.
5. The communication device of claim 4 wherein the graphical interface module includes a touch screen.
6. The communication device of claim 3 wherein the list of the plurality of remote communication devices indicates a first subset of the plurality of remote communication devices available by direct communication and a second subset of the plurality of remote communication devices available by indirect communication.
7. The communication device of claim 3 wherein the list of the plurality of remote communication devices indicates a first subset of the plurality of remote communication devices available via communications in the first frequency band and a second subset of the plurality of remote communication devices available via the 60 GHz frequency band.
8. The communication device of claim 3 wherein the communications control module stores registration information corresponding to a plurality of registered remote communication devices, and compare the list of the plurality of remote communication device to the plurality of registered remote communication devices and wherein list of the plurality of remote communication devices indicates a first subset of the plurality of remote communication devices that are included in the registered remote communication devices.
9. The communication device of claim 3 wherein the communications control module stores registration information corresponding to a plurality of registered remote communication devices, and compare the list of the plurality of remote communication device to the plurality of registered remote communication devices and wherein list of the plurality of remote communication devices indicates a first subset of the plurality of remote communication devices that are not included in the registered remote communication devices.
10. A method comprising:
communicating first data with at least one of a plurality of remote communication devices via a first protocol and a first frequency band in a first mode of operation;
communicating second data with at least one of the plurality of remote communication devices via a second protocol and a 60 GHz frequency band in a second mode of operation;
coordinating the communication of the first data and the second data with the at least one of the plurality of remote communication devices;
graphically selecting the at least one of the plurality of remote communication devices based on actions of a user; and
graphically selecting at least one of the first mode of operation and the second mode of operation, based on the actions of the user.
11. The method of claim 10 wherein the first protocol includes at least one of:
a wireless local area network protocol; a wireless piconet protocol; and a wireless telephony protocol.
12. The method of claim 10 further comprising:
generating a list of the plurality of remote communication devices and wherein graphically selecting the at least one of the plurality of remote control devices includes displaying the list of the plurality of remote communication devices.
13. The method of claim 12 wherein the displaying the list includes displaying the list of the plurality of remote communication devices as a plurality of icons corresponding to the plurality of remote communication devices.
14. The method of claim 13 wherein graphically selecting the at least one of the plurality of remote control devices includes receiving user input via a touch screen.
15. The method of claim 12 wherein the list of the plurality of remote communication devices indicates a first subset of the plurality of remote communication devices available by direct communication and a second subset of the plurality of remote communication devices available by indirect communication.
16. The method of claim 12 wherein the list of the plurality of remote communication devices indicates a first subset of the plurality of remote communication devices available via communications in the first frequency band and a second subset of the plurality of remote communication devices available via the 60 GHz frequency band.
17. The method of claim 12 further comprising;
storing registration information corresponding to a plurality of registered remote communication devices; and
comparing the list of the plurality of remote communication device to the plurality of registered remote communication devices;
wherein list of the plurality of remote communication devices indicates a first subset of the plurality of remote communication devices that are included in the registered remote communication devices.
18. The method of claim 12 further comprising;
storing registration information corresponding to a plurality of registered remote communication devices; and
comparing the list of the plurality of remote communication device to the plurality of registered remote communication devices;
wherein list of the plurality of remote communication devices indicates a first subset of the plurality of remote communication devices that are not included in the registered remote communication devices.