Abstract: A threaded member is coupled to a ring. The ring is adapted to engage a washer of a bolt-washer combination which is used to movably secure a generator or other device to a bracket, frame or other fixed structure. A saddle is adapted to engage a portion of the bracket or frame. The threaded member passes through an opening formed in the saddle, and a rotatable member threadably engaged with the threaded member is rotated to apply a force to the bracket or frame, thereby moving the generator or other belt-driven device in a desired direction relative to the bracket or frame to adjust the tension level on the belt.

Abstract: A portable releasably attachable cushion that can be used with rigid seat armrests to provide extra cushion support for the user's arm. In one embodiment, the cushion may have an outer covering and an inner padded structure. The inner padded structure may be a gel like material. The outer covering may be made of either a leather material or a material that is bacterial resistant. As described the cushion may be entirely non-metallic and non-rigid to aid in storage and portability. The cushion provides for deformable guide means in order to securely engage the cushion of the invention to armrests of various shapes and sizes.

Abstract: An autonomous deployment system is herein for functional utilization in the physical placement and deployment of a heating or thermal mat(s). The system is designed to enhance human productivity and ease deployment of the prior art thermal radiating or generating devices for the removal and or inhibition of accumulation of snow and ice. The deployment system as can be designed to operate autonomously with automatic controls and sensors to control both the thermal system and the technology of controlling a deployment system. The system is well suited to autonomously deploy and retract rolled membranes and or flexible materials out over a flat or sloped surface area. The inherent flexibility of the mat allows it to traverse gently curved surfaces.

Abstract: An all-terrain ski upon which various cross-country skiing techniques can be used by having a sliding member (2) slide over a base member (1) to simulate gliding on snow. The sliding member is held down by medium washers (6) and uses wheel and bearing assemblies (5) to glide. There is a return mechanism (3) that is connected to sliding member (2) and base member (1) which provides resistance and returns the sliding member (2) and base member (1) to their original position before the sliding member was slid.