Abstract: A hand rail system and associated methods. Newel posts of the hand rail system can be mounted in a top mount configuration or a lateral mount configuration. Mounts are receivable in a boot subassembly in a horizontal or vertical arrangement for anchoring the boot subassembly to substructure. After anchoring of the boot subassembly, a column subassembly may be installed and anchored. Openings in the boot and column subassemblies permit access to the interior of the newel post for anchoring the boot and column subassemblies and for connecting a hand rail to the column subassembly. Subsequent installation of covers on the boot subassembly and column subassembly closes the newel post and provides a finished appearance free of external indication that openings in the newel post existed and have been covered. Four-sided turned newels, newel panel retainers, and associated methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Child restraint system in a vehicle with features to support and ensconse the head and shoulders of an occupant during lateral impact to the vehicle.

Abstract: A detachable bracing bar for a collapsible stroller that has a rigid bracing bar, a first end cap coupled to a first end of the bracing bar and a second end cap coupled to a second end of the bracing bar, a first strap coupled to the first end cap, and a second strap removably coupled to the second end cap where the first strap and the second strap are adapted to removably couple to a first handlebar and a second handle bar of a collapsible stroller in a position that enables a user to grasp the rigid bracing bar and push the collapsible stroller with one hand.

Abstract: A User Lift Exercise Apparatus is provided which has a base frame member with a seat support member coupled thereon which moves in the upward and downward directions. The apparatus also has a user engagement member which pivotally mounts to the front of the base frame member. The back portion of the user engagement member is coupled to the seat support member. The user engages the front portion of the user engagement member with their thighs and pivots this front portion in the downward direction, which produces upward movement in the back portion and thus in the seat support member. The opposite movement is also true. This allows the user to perform exercise routines on the lower body muscles areas while in a relatively seated position. Handle members may also be part of the apparatus.

Abstract: A dual-sided pillow with an outer case, a semi-permeable barrier, a first fill compartment, and a second fill compartment. Said first fill compartment is preferably filled with a first fill material preferably being a polyester fiber faux down and said second fill compartment filled with a second fill material preferably being a polyester memory foam. The preferred embodiment utilizes a serged stitching, along its outer perimeter. The dual-sided pillow provides pressure relief for the cervical spine. The dual-sided pillow enables a user to attain a neutrally aligned spinal position and comfort while the user sleeps on his or her back and allows a user to immediately convert his or her pillow to enable a user to alleviate medical problems by sleeping on his or her side.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an exercise equipment apparatus. The apparatus may comprise a lateral crossbeam, a first upward support member, and a first longitudinal support member. The first upward support member may have a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The first upward support member may couple to the crossbeam. The first longitudinal support member may have two end portions. The first longitudinal support member may separably couple to the distal end portion of the first upward support member. Each of the two end portions of the first longitudinal support member may be sized and dimensioned to receive one or more weight plates and facilitate use of the first longitudinal support member as a weight-lifting bar when separated from the distal end portion of the first upward support member.

Abstract: A bicycle handlebar stem includes a body having a connection portion and a top clamp respectively formed on two ends thereof. The body includes a space defined therein, and an opening communicates with the space and outside of the body. A bottom member has a tongue extending inserted into the opening and the space. A bottom clamp is formed to the bottom member and includes an upward portion extending upwardly and toward the downward portion of the top clamp. A passage is defined between the top clamp, the bottom clamp and the body so as to receive a handlebar. A connection member extends through the body and the tongue to connect the bottom member to the body. Two fasteners extend through the underside of the bottom clamp and are connected to the top clamp.

Abstract: The present invention is regarding electrical ceiling outlet box and mounting bracket. The mounting bracket will not be placed below the ceiling box as people usually do currently. Instead, it will be placed in the ceiling box, on the top of two mounting elements (ears). Thus installer can hang the mounting bracket and attached light feature or ceiling fan on, have two hands for the installation.

Abstract: A handheld device of a uniquely adjustable nature for the purpose of exercise of the human body. The handheld device can be moved freely in any direction or pattern at any speed or pace generated and desired by the user creating a wide variety of resistance, leverage, torque and/or momentum. The device will comprise an elongated hollow body of two ends, one end being open and of a length and circumference to provide a secure gripping surface, the other end being closed and of a larger size and bulbous shape to contain a quantity of any suitable material in order to adjust the weight. A given material will be contained within the device with a cap or lid. The device will also have an optional extension handle, which will provide an even greater variety of exercise using resistance, leverage, torque and/or momentum.

Abstract: A protective headphone cover comprising a cover member configured to interface with an outer side of a headphone, and an elastic locking member attached to the cover member and defining an elastic opening operable to wrap around the headphone. The protective headphone cover can also comprise at least one inner panel pivotally attached to the cover member and interfaceable to an inner side of the headphone. The at least one inner panel can comprise an audio opening to facilitate passage of audio waves from the headphone to the user. The at least one inner panel can comprise a first inner panel and a second inner panel attached to each other about an intermediate joint attachment section. A method of making a protective headphone cover, and a method of protecting headphones, are provided.

Abstract: A jewelry shortener for temporarily shortening a jewelry chain comprises a clasp with a cushion element that traps both sides of the chain at a desired length when the clasped is closed. The clasp may or may not have an ornamental element that is visible when worn.

Abstract: An apparatus having a first sliding member having an outer wall surface and an inner wall surface defining a central opening. A second sliding member having an outer wall surface and that is configured for sliding insertion into the central opening of the first sliding member. A space is formed between first and second sliding members. The first sliding member slides and may be fixed at a selected location along the length of the second sliding member. The apparatus includes a slider insert having a center section and a pair of lips that engage the first sliding member for removably mounting the slider insert to the first sliding member such that the slider insert is located in the space between the first sliding member and the second sliding member. The slider insert slides with the first sliding member and prevents the first and second sliding members from contacting on another.

Abstract: A post and cap assembly for chain link fence is provided, including a tubular post with an upper end, an outer surface and an inner surface. A cap is dimensioned for telescoping engagement with the upper end, the cap having an exterior surface, an interior surface and a depending skirt. At least one depending formation extends from the interior surface for engaging the post upper end, as the skirt engages the outer surface.

Abstract: A three wheeled stand-up or sit down foldable and portable electric personal mobility vehicle for fulfilling the needs of a broad spectrum of users including the handicapped and recreational users. The personal mobility vehicle has two major parts, including a front wheel frame assembly and a rear frame chassis assembly. These major parts are configured to easily fold into a smaller size so that the vehicle can be easily transportable and more conveniently stored. Furthermore, a versatile seat and seat post are implemented to enable a user to sit or stand, and the seat can be easily removed, without tools, to create more space should a user wish.

Abstract: The nature of the invention enables the same tennis backboard to be used in any of the three standard backboard positions; vertical, sloped, or curved. Furthermore, the design allows for the angle of slope, and the curvature of the board, to be made at the location where the board is mounted. The material used is a paper/resin composite product that is durable, dense, flexible, and not affected by adverse weather conditions. The invention incorporates flex technology allowing the board to flex upon impact from a tennis ball. The same framework can be used to mount the backboard to an existing chain-link fence, concrete wall, brick wall, stud wall, portable platform, or other sturdy structure.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for creating hypermobile joints; hypermobile magnetic joints; super hypermobile joints; and super hypermobile, super magnetic joints. Joints can be simple magnetic, where one ferromagnetic element is a permanent magnet and the other is not; or super magnetic, where both are permanent magnets. Super hypermobile magnetic joints are created with two enclosures, joined magnetically and free to rotate around the other, with ferromagnetic elements inside the enclosures magnetized. As the moments of the magnetic domains of the enclosed magnetized ferromagnetic elements align parallel to each other inside each enclosure, as well as to the moments of the magnetic domains of the other magnetized ferromagnetic elements inside the other enclosure, the resulting magnetic attraction/attachment brings the enclosures together completing the joint. The frictional forces on the surfaces of the enclosures maintains the positions of the enclosures, and thus the joint.

Abstract: A movable screen for outdoor use, which can be folded when not in use, the movable screen is provided with a fixed bottom element and two movable elements, which slide vertically with respect to the fixed element. Each element is made of a transparent panel constrained by a frame made up of two vertical uprights. The movable screen has each one of the two movable elements being movable between a first and a second position, in which each one of the movable elements remains stable both in the first and second position without needing user interventions and in which the movable elements lifting occurs without user efforts but by using a gas spring. The screen has a very low visual impact, and allows a very safe and easy lifting and lowering operations of the screen movable portions.

Abstract: A finger flicking football game comprises a waterproof triangular-shaped football for finger flicking and a pair of transportable game boards. Each game board comprises: a planar table surface having a plurality of apertures, each aperture designed to hold a cup sized for playing beer pong, and a pair of goal posts hinged from a rear end of each planar table surface. During game play, the players take turns flicking the football towards the cups in the other player's game board. Should their flicked football land in a cup, that player has scored a six point touchdown and can proceed to finger flick the football towards the other players goal posts for scoring an extra point.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved joint pad assembly, which includes a socket assembly that is canted and is configured to distribute an applied force to a lateral edge surface of the socket assembly. The socket assembly is asymmetrical in design and includes an aperture that is offset from the joint it is configured to receive.

Abstract: A fence rail device includes a rail elongated between a first end and a second end. The rail has an outer wall having a top section, a pair of side sections, and a bottom section defining a hollow interior. The slot extends through the bottom section. A plurality of cross walls includes a top cross wall, a middle cross wall, and a bottom cross wall defining a top interior space, a bottom interior space, an upper middle interior space, and a lower middle interior space within the rail. Each of a pair of lower interior walls extends between the bottom section and the bottom cross wall proximate to a respective one of the side sections. Each of a pair of medial interior walls extends between the bottom cross wall and the lower middle cross wall.