Abstract: A portable organizer system, comprising a base, a column coupled to the base, a plurality of receivers coupled to the column, wherein each receiver in the plurality of receivers includes a back element adapted to couple to the column and having a lower edge, and an angled planar element sharing the lower edge of the back element.

Abstract: A vertical lift system provides an ergonomic system for raising and lowering a lift carriage which contains non-slidable and/or slidable shelves. By having interchangeable modular raceways providing electrical, liquid, vacuum, gas and/or data delivery systems, equipment and appliances can be easily connected to these delivery systems without interfering with the up/down movement of the vertical lift carriage. The vertical lift system also includes a height adjustable work surface which can be raised/lowered based on an individual's personal preference. Some of the shelves can be manually extended or electronically controlled. The vertical lift system also allows the monitoring, processing and collecting of data from multiple pieces of equipment. The vertical lift system can connect to local and global networks and systems, such as the Internet or other communication systems or networks, other shared equipment, and can monitor alarm and environment data.

Abstract: An improved house training harness for a puppy or a dog that detects canine urination, defecation, and territory marking body positions. If any of these forbidden body positions are detected inside the house, the dog receives an immediate inhibiting rib vibration that prevents liquid or solid elimination or marking and the owner is notified that the dog needs to go outside.

Abstract: A rack system includes a rack base defining a plurality of device slots. A rack wall on the rack base defines a rack volume adjacent a first device slot. A rack volume device coupling system is located in the rack volume and includes a rack volume base positioned in the rack volume. A rack tray is moveably coupled to the rack volume base and configured to move from a first orientation where the rack tray is located in the rack tray housing, to a second orientation where the rack tray extends from the rack volume and into the first device slot. A device is then moved through the first device slot and into the rack tray when the rack tray is in the second orientation. The rack tray is then moved from the second orientation and into the first orientation such that the device is located in the rack volume.

Abstract: Hanging baskets assemblage includes a plurality of vertically mounted baskets pivotally suspended in a support framework allowing them to swing freely. Freely pivoting hanging baskets in the assemblage allows the baskets to easily tilt down on one side to expose contents simply with the weight of a hand. The utility is further augmented by an optional ancillary member, which provides a counter balance weight hung on one side of a plurality of baskets to assist gravity to allow the baskets to pivot back to a neutral or closed position. The ancillary member also permits the simultaneous opening and closing of all the baskets offering further utility. One embodiment of said ancillary member has a series of insertion cutouts with lip-hooks that engage with the baskets through an insertion slot in the rigid basket brims, a second embodiment is attached directly to the baskets with coupled eye-screws or other bendable means.

Abstract: Devices and methods for displaying beauty and other visual products are disclosed. A display system can include a frame and a sample portion. Traits such as color and texture of a beauty product can be displayed on the sample portion, and the frame portion can interface with product shelving to align samples with relevant products in the display. The sample portion can be releasably attached to the frame to be removed by a user and be placed above a body part of the user to which a beauty product may be applied, or a body part can be placed in proximity to the sample portion even while it is attached to the frame. The user can advantageously view the beauty product as applied to the body part without applying the beauty product. The system is useful for fingernail polish display, for example.

Abstract: An assembly for holding a plurality of clothing articles includes a first mount that is configured to be fixedly attached to a support surface and at least one pivotable support that is pivotally attached to the first mount. Each pivotable support has a first face and an opposite second face. Each of the first and second faces is configured to receive and hold at least one hook element for holding one or more clothing articles along the respective first or second face.

Abstract: A hook-and-loop fastening structure for a clipboard contains: a cover and an accommodation box rotatably connecting with the cover. The accommodation box includes an accommodating chamber, a fixing slot defined on one of two inner peripheral sides of the accommodating chamber, and two opposite insertion portions, wherein each insertion portion is arranged on each of two inner ends of the accommodating chamber. Each insertion portion has a recess and a through hole defined between and communicating with a bottom of the recess and the accommodating chamber. The fixing slot of the accommodating chamber is configured to house a clamper for clamping papers/documents, and a hook-and-loop fastener is connected with the two opposite insertion portions so as to fix an object (such as a mobile device or a tablet PC) in the clipboard, after inserting the hook-and-loop fastener into the recess and the through hole.

Abstract: Mount rack frames for storing attaching vertically aligned devices are described herein. The preferred embodiment of a second mount rack frame comprises at least two laterally aligned modular rigid support structures along a rack base with mechanical fasteners that reversibly insert to adjust a dimension of a rigid multi-component support structure. Rigid modular support structures also align with and mechanically attach vertically to each other to increase storage space. Another embodiment of the second modular mount rack frame comprises a single rigid modular support structure that also can vertically align and attach another multi-component support structures without lateral alignment of these structures along a rack base. A third mount rack frame comprises two rigid vertical components, two rigid horizontal components and two rack base legs.

Abstract: A gas grill is disclosed having a gas control valve with a push to sear feature. The gas control valve has a housing with a valve core rotatably disposed within the housing. A sear valve is disposed within the valve core. A user rotates the valve core within the housing to selectively align a gas inlet port with an inlet passage and to align a sear gas port and a sear gas flow passage. The sear valve has a sear valve element which is selectively movable relative to the valve core to selectively pass a sear gas through a sear gas port and a sear flow passage to the forward end of the valve housing, and then to the grill. A bias member, preferably a coil spring, is mounted between the sear valve element and the valve core for urging the sear valve element to a closed position.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for electroplating a surface area of an internal wall defining a cooling cavity present in a gas turbine engine airfoil component.

Abstract: A detachable easel to convert a camera tripod into an artist easel. The easel consists of a one or two arm design employing a built-in adapter, or connecting device in the center of the arm(s) of the attaching easel whereby the easel arm attaches directly to the mounting device of the tripod by way of the connecting device, allowing the tripod features to be extended to the easel. Attributes such as the tilting, raising, and rotating features of the tripod are then incorporated and translated as new easel functions. This can be a one or two arm embodiment, and can also attach to a wall mount or telescoping arm.

Abstract: A storage rack may include a plurality of sections for holding a respective plurality of items. A first section may include, for example, a first vertical support, a second vertical support substantially parallel to the first vertical support, and a first set of horizontal supports substantially perpendicular to the first vertical support and the second vertical support. The first set of horizontal supports may include a first horizontal support disposed at a first height and a first depth in the first vertical support, and a second horizontal support disposed at the first height and the first depth in the second vertical support. The first horizontal support may extend from an inner wall of the first vertical support towards the second vertical support for a distance that is less than half of the distance between the first vertical support and the second vertical support.

Abstract: Adjustable rods for use in a filing system are disclosed. An example rod includes an elongated body having a first end and a second end, a first hook extending from the first end, and a second hook extending from the second end. In addition, the example rod includes a first resilient member having a first length. The first hook is coupled to the elongated body via the first resilient member, and the first length of the first resilient member is automatically adjustable during movement of the rod.

Abstract: The invention relates to a versatile accessory holder for a barber chair and method to attach the versatile accessory holder to the back of one of a plurality of barber chair types. Certain embodiments of the invention have a plurality of slots that may be used to receive an appendage in the form of a tongue or one or more sets of pins to attach the versatile accessory holder to the back of a chair. Certain embodiments of the versatile accessory holder have a tray with compartments to receive accessories, such as clipper blades. In some embodiments, the compartments have an opening at the bottom, and some embodiments have compartment stops to enable hair to fall from a blade resting in the compartment onto the floor. In some embodiments, the outer wall of the tray has a strip adapted to fasten a magnet to the outer wall of the tray.

Abstract: A dog leash is adapted to assist a person in teaching, reinforcing and testing a learned behavior to a dog. The aid is especially effective in teaching a dog to watching and focusing on the head and/or upper body of a handler of the dog. The leash includes a chin controlling member that is placed under the chin of the dog and a guide connected to the controlling member. The handler and the dog can control contact between the dog and the chin controlling member. Methods of using the leash to allow the dog to focus on the handler are also described.

Abstract: The attachment including a Balancing Stability Frame and a Pivot Power Pack When the Balancing Stability Frame is attached to the Pivot Power Pack, the weight of a load that is being lifted is supported by the Pivot Power Pack wheels. When the Pivot Power Pack and Balancing Stability Frame are connected to a mobility scooter, a weight of the operator and a counterbalance attached to the Balancing Stability Frame is equally distributed across all wheels. This design minimizes the amount of weight supported by the scooter, which helps to preserve the durability of the scooter.

Abstract: A second modular mount rack frame for storing devices is described herein. One mount rack frame can comprise two modular rigid support structures in which bolts reversibly insert to laterally increase or decrease the horizontal dimension available for a computer related device. Rigid modular support structures stack, align vertically, and mechanically attach to each other to increase storage in a vertical dimension. A second modular mount rack frame can also exhibit wheels or coasters so the entire frame can smoothly and easily move across a flat supporting surface.

Abstract: A coupling member (1) includes a pair of support members (11a, 11b) that are linked at one end so that an opening is formed at the opposite end, and the back sides thereof are situated opposite to each other, and a pair of engagement holes (12a, 12b) that are respectively formed in the support members (11a, 11b) in the thickness direction so as to extend from the back sides, and are situated opposite to each other, the outer side (a to d) of each of the support members (11a, 11b) forming a tapered surface that gradually slopes outward in the downward direction. An assembly shelf utilizes the coupling member (1). The assembly shelf utilizes an L-shaped angle, and is configured so that a shelf board member is not provided with a protrusion, a tool is unnecessary during assembly, and a middle shelf board can be removed conditionally.

Abstract: A windmill for generating electricity is described, which contains several improvements that enable the blades of the windmill to be much wider than conventional electricity-generating windmill blades. The rotor containing the blades will also change direction to capture the largest amount of wind energy available. The windmill includes a “shroud” surrounding the blades, which increases the wind velocity through the blades. Support structures for the windmill are described, and also a method of using the windmill to store electricity to use later is shown. The windmill is more stable than conventional windmills. A method of using a windmill to generate electricity is also described.