Abstract: A hold open rod includes an inner member; an outer member configured to have the inner member slide in and out of the outer member; and a noncircular dampening member arranged on the inner member. The noncircular dampening member being configured to dampen movement of at least one of the following: the inner member and the outer member.

Abstract: A hold open rod includes an inner member, an outer member configured to have the inner member slide in and out of the outer member, and a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the inner member and the outer member with respect to each other. The locking mechanism includes a locking plug configured to move axially along an axis of the inner member and the outer member to a locking position and an unlocking position, a locking dog configured to move radially between a locking position and an unlocking position as a result of a camming action with the locking plug as the locking plug moves axially, and a lock transfer bar operatively connected to the locking plug and configured to move the locking plug to the locking position and the unlocking position when the lock transfer bar is moved.

Abstract: A hold open rod includes a rail configured to be attached to a structure. The rail including at least one surface having engagement portions. The hold open rod also includes a lock mechanism configured to be attached to the rail, the lock mechanism configured to allow the rail to move in a first direction. The lock mechanism further configured to prevent the rail from moving in a second direction by engaging with the engagement portions.

Abstract: A hold open rod includes an inner member; an outer member configured to have the inner member slide in and out of the outer member; and a noncircular dampening member arranged on the inner member. The noncircular dampening member being configured to dampen movement of at least one of the following: the inner member and the outer member.

Abstract: A hold open rod includes a tube configured to support a structure in a deployed configuration and the tube is further configured to have a stowed configuration. The tube includes a first end and a second end arranged at ends of a longitudinal axis of the tube. The hold open rod includes a retention device configured to hold the coupling device when the tube is in the stowed configuration. The coupling device is configured to have a locked configuration that locks the coupling device to either an attachment structure or the retention device. The coupling device is configured to lock to the attachment structure with a first portion. The coupling device is configured to lock to the retention device with a second portion. The retention device includes an opening configured to receive the coupling device and the retention device further includes an internal surface configured to engage an external surface of the coupling device.

Abstract: A hold open rod includes an inner member, an outer member configured to have the inner member slide in and out of the outer member, and a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the inner member and the outer member with respect to each other. The locking mechanism includes a locking plug configured to move axially along an axis of the inner member and the outer member to a locking position and an unlocking position, a locking dog configured to move radially between a locking position and an unlocking position as a result of a camming action with the locking plug as the locking plug moves axially, and a lock transfer bar operatively connected to the locking plug and configured to move the locking plug to the locking position and the unlocking position when the lock transfer bar is moved.

Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for facilitating anonymous texts and payments between a buyer and a seller. In one embodiment, a method is provided comprising (a) receiving input indicating a user selection of an item associated with a seller and a price that a user is interested in buying; (b) receiving a first text message from the user comprising a buy command; (c) providing a prompt to the user to provide a passcode via a second text message; (d) receiving a third text message from the user comprising a passcode; and (e) facilitating payment by the user to the seller of an amount based at least in part on the price associated with the item.