Abstract: A portable dynamometer station with a vehicle mounted lifting assembly is disclosed. It comprises (a) a vehicle, such as a bus, for transporting the dynamometer, (b) a dynamometer with associated monitoring equipment, and (c) a lifting assembly mounted in the vehicle, for transporting the dynamometer from the vehicle to the ground. The lifting assembly includes (i) an upper support beam, (ii) a lower support beam, (iii) a moving trolley on the lower support beam, (iv) a first hydraulic cylinder for moving the lower support beam and the trolley relative to the upper support beam, (v) a second hydraulic cylinder for raising and lowering the dynamometer or other load from the moving trolley, and (vi) a series of pulleys and cables for movement of the lower support beam, the moving trolley, and the dynamometer or other load.

Abstract: A portable dynamometer station with a vehicle mounted lifting assembly is disclosed. It comprises (a) a vehicle, such as a bus, for transporting the dynamometer, (b) a dynamometer with associated monitoring equipment, and (c) a lifting assembly mounted in the vehicle, for transporting the dynamometer from the vehicle to the ground.

Abstract: A portable satellite dish stand is disclosed, for use in providing satellite communications in conjunction with a portable computer classroom or other vehicle. The satellite stand has a stabilization plate that secures the stand against wind using the weight of the vehicle. The stand is lightweight and easy to assemble, and can be assembled without using any tools because it uses quick-release positive locking pins to join the components of the stand. Although it is big enough to accommodate virtually any portable satellite dish, when disassembled the stand is small enough for easy transport.

Abstract: A self-contained, self-sufficient computer bus is disclosed, featuring a number of computer workstations with computers and peripherals. The computers are networked with servers that are housed on the bus, and by using a satellite internet system, the computers have broadband, two-way internet access. The bus includes a special support beam placed longitudinally inside the bus, and this beam helps secure various pieces of furniture, including the workstations themselves, cabinets, and racks to hold the servers. The bus provides its own power using a generator, although it can use local power if available.