Abstract: Finishing collar 10 for securing an end 97 of grip tape 95 wrapped upon a handle 80; including locking ring 20, first flange 36 for overlying and retaining grip tape 95, and second flange 37 for covering any gap between finishing collar 10 and shank portion 84 of handle 80. Finishing collar 10 is of durable stretchy material such as rubber and is under tension in use.

Abstract: Cartridge-actuated cutter (10), held in a single hand, generally includes frame (20) and barrel assembly (40). Frame (20) includes grip (26), trigger (30) firing pin (28), and pivot mount (35). Barrel assembly (40) generally includes barrel (41), piston (70), and extractor (80). Barrel (41) includes anvil (52), cable receiving recess (55), breech bore (61) for receiving a cartridge, and longitudinal bore (64). Piston front end (74) includes chisel (75) and stop (76). Detonation of the cartridge drives piston (70) forward from a cocked position to cut a cable in recess (55) against anvil (52). Extractor (80) slides rearward to simultaneously eject a cartridge and cock piston (70). Stop (76) impacts anvil (52) simultaneously with chisel (75). Anvil (52) is repositionable so as to present different surfaces to chisel (75). Barrel (41) includes second pivoting mount (45) for repositioning recess (55) relative to frame (20).

Abstract: A connector (20) for quickly and easily connecting an anchor strap (50) having an upper end (52) and a lower end (56) to a sidewall bracket (73) of a manufactured home (70); the sidewall bracket 70 having an elongate horizonal slot (77). Connector (20) includes a central portion (22) including a cut (44) for connecting strap (50). An attachment portion (30), including a neck (31) and a head (34), is adapted to be maneuverable for easy attachment to slot (77). Attached connector (20) is pivotable about an axis substantially perpendicular to an attached tensioned strap (50). A connector assembly (10) includes strap (50) already attached to connector (20). The method of using connector assembly (10) includes attaching strap (50) to an anchor (80).

Abstract: Housing with directed-flow cooling (10) for computer (110) provides auxiliary airflow for cooling a heat-sensitive component, such as CPU (120). Housing (10) includes partition (60) that separates housing (10) into a lower compartment (40) for enclosing computer (110) and an upper compartment (20) for receiving ambient air through slots (24). Partition (60) includes vent opening (61) above CPU (120) that allows air to flow from upper compartment onto CPU (120), directed by impingement fan (50).

Abstract: A collapsible awning (50) for a collapsible shelter (10) including canopy (15) supported by collapsible structure (20) including truss network (40) and legs (21). Collapsible awning (50) includes awning (90) supported by collapsible awning support (51). Awning support (51) includes a pair of side supports (52), each attached to a leg (21) of structure (20). Each side support (52) includes an arm (61) having a proximal end (62) pivotly attached to upper end (23) of leg (21) and a distal end (64) a strut (71) having outer end (74) pivotly attached to arm (61) and inner end (72) pivotly attached to slider (76) that slides up leg (21) to move side support (52) from a collapsed position to an erect position, wherein arm (61) is pivoted outward from leg (21). Awning (90) is attached to and snaps between arms (71).

Abstract: An event recorder (10) mounted in a vehicle (20) includes sensors, including image sensor (60), sound sensor (90), location sensor (95), and vehicle performance sensors, and a capture circuit for storing sensed data signals around a triggering event. A CPU and program memory (74) are programmed to perform a validation function, such as a one-way hash function, on the captured sensor signal while transferring it to persistent memory device (100) so as to derive a validation value which is also stored in persistent memory device (100). To later verify that the data have not be tampered with, the stored data are operated on by the same validation function so as to derive an audit validation value, the audit validation value is compared with the validation value for equality and the outcome of the comparison is indicated.

Abstract: A collapsible support (10) for a canopy (15) comprises a peripheral structure (20) and a central structure (60). Peripheral structure (20) includes four telescopingly collapsible legs (21), each having a sliding member (35) slidingly connected thereto and four pairs (40P) of X-configured truss structures (41) connecting legs (21). Central structure (60) connects between opposite side X-configured truss structure pairs (40P) and is supported thereby. Central structure (60) generally includes a center post assembly (61) supported by two pairs of orthogonal center trusses (80). Canopy (15) is attached to peripheral structure (20) so as to tension canopy (15) over center post assembly (61) in an erect configuration.

Abstract: A ventilation system (10) for a conventional flush toilet (100) generally comprises a battery (20); an air sweetener (30) in a water tank (140) for deodorizing or scenting air (90D); an air flow device (40) positioned within a tank (140) including a duct (50) with a fan (60) therein, and an electrical circuit (70) powering a fan (60) when a circuit (70) is activated. The duct (50) receives a bowl filling hose (166) and attaches to a top end (172) of a bowl fill pipe (170) so as to receive air from a bowl (120). A float switch (80) may deactivate a fan circuit (70) after flushing.

Abstract: Foldable tool cart (10) including a base (15) supporting a vertical post (71) of adjustable height, lower tool tray (100) supported by base (15), an upper tool tray (110) supported by post (71), and pivots (60, 120) for folding cart (10) such that trays (100, 110) are substantially vertical. A tool caddy (150), attached to post (71), remains upright when cart (10) is folded.

Abstract: An undercut saw (10) having a central axis (11) generally comprises a cutting assembly (20) and a base (60). Cutting assembly (20) comprises case (30) housing electric motor (24) driving blade (50). Base (60), supporting cutting assembly (20) above a support surface, comprises cylindrical sleeve (63), supporting case (30) such that central axis (11) is vertical, and shroud (61) terminating in foot (98) for resting on a support surface. Case (30) and sleeve (63) are cooperatively adapted such that case (30) may be selectively moved vertically within sleeve (63) and retained in the selected position so as to adjust the height of blade (50) relative to foot (98). Vacuum attachment (100), immediately adjacent cutting area (53) to maximize collection, vacuums cuttings from blade cavity (97). Blade guard (132) rotates to an extended position covering cutting area (56) of blade (50) so as to include cutting area (56) in blade cavity (97).

Abstract: Rigid frame (10) for holding thin, flexible tray top (82) of injection-molded multiwell tray (81) planar. Multiwell tray (81), such as a titre or PCR plate, includes apertures (86) spaced apart in peripheral wall (85). Frame wall (20) of frame (10) includes a plurality of barbs (41) spaced apart on interior surface (40). Apertures (86) and barbs (41) cooperate to retain tray (81) within tray (10).

Abstract: Composite blade assembly 10 for a propeller assembly for an airplane, including unitary metal ferrule 50 attached to a fiber-reinforced composite blade 20; and a method for manufacturing blade assembly 10. Internal pressure molding includes unitary ferrule 50 as part of mold 81 and bladder 90 pressurizes composite material 31 from within. Blade 20 is retained within inner bore 53 of unitary ferrule 50 by adhesion of the epoxy matrix and by grooves 55. The method of manufacture creates a cured blade assembly 10 that requires little or no post-machining.

Abstract: Extendable flower pot (10) for holding a plant comprises bottom pot (30) and extendable upper barrel (20). Upper barrel (20) is adapted to nest inside bottom pot (30). A plant is potted in flower pot (10) in a nested position. When the plant needs more room for its roots, upper barrel (20) is pulled to an extended position, increasing the depth and volume of pot (10). Additional soil is then added. Rim (22) aids gripping of upper barrel (20) and keeps water and soil out of the gap between bottom pot (30) and upper barrel (20) when flower pot (10) is in the nested position. Upper annular protrusion (21′) and bottom annular protrusion (31′) cooperate to stop upper barrel (20) from accidentally being pulled out of bottom pot (30).

Abstract: A foundation for a manufactured home generally comprises a ground pan and a lateral brace assembly. Manufactured home has first and second elongate support beams with first beam supported by upright pier and second beam having a lateral flange having a free end. Ground pan, for disposition beneath pier includes a cleat for insertion in ground for preventing horizontal movement of pan. Lateral brace assembly includes an elongate, rigid, and adjustable-length lateral brace, having a bottom end pivotably supported by ground pan and a top end pivotably attached to a beam connector attached to second beam. Beam connector includes: a bracket including a traversing portion, traversing flange and a slot adapted for receiving flange; and a vertical retaining means for bearing on beam opposite slot.