Abstract: A connection apparatus may be used to connect truss sections or other objects. A connection segment is mounted on each truss to be connected. Each of a first and second connection segment has an opening, in alignment with each other to receive a fastener. The opening of the first connection segment allows the fastener to pivot. The second connection segment has a side opening which allows the fastener to pivot inside and outside the body of the second connection segment. The fastener has a threaded end and a locking end. The locking end may be secured against an outer surface of the second connection segment. In the locked position the locking end of the fastener engages the outer surface of one the second connection segment and the fastener is prevented from rotational or axial movement. The connection segments are thus fixed relative to each other as are the truss sections on which the connection sections may be mounted.

Abstract: A truss and trolley assembly is provided for the transport and assembly of truss components. The truss has a frame which has a pair of substantially parallel side walls which are horizontally spaced apart, the bottoms of the side walls have couplers. The frame also has an upper wall, perpendicular to the side walls, which is connected to top surfaces of each of the side walls. The frame also has a pair of tracks, each track being mounted to an inside surface of each of the side walls and a fixture mount slideably mounted on the pair of tracks. The trolley has a base having a top and a bottom. A plurality of rollers mounted on the bottom of the base. A plurality of vertical supports extend from the top of the base and each vertical support have means for detachably receiving a corresponding one of the couplers.

Abstract: A method for organizing and controlling rental inventory provides an alphanumeric code for each principal item, and based thereon an alphanumeric code for each accessory item that may be used with the principal item. Each accessory applicable to more than one principal item is also provided with a unique alias code that identifies the accessory item without reference to its associated principal items. A Base Price is assigned to each principal item and each accessory item, based on a number of factors which can be independently determined for each rental item. The Base Price is multiplied by a Price Factor derived from a Price Index Table according to the desired rental interval, to generate the Price Index for the item. This creates a standard for determining rental prices, and provides a standardized means of measuring many different types of performance in a rental business.