Abstract: A hammock comprises a hammock body, suspension belts or the like for suspending the hammock between two load bearing members, and a header and suspension cord assembly at each end of the hammock which spreads the weight of a load laterally across the width of the load. This assembly includes a reinforced header located at the head end and having a laterally extending row of apertures, a spreader bar dimensioned to fit in a sleeve in each header, and a suspension cord designed to couple the suspension belt to the row of apertures in the header. The hammock is enclosed by an enclosure which is suspended above the hammock body by a spinal cord. The enclosure creates a rain and insect free space for the user.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for automating the orientation of a selected mirror mounted on a vehicle. The apparatus includes location apparatus for sensing the location of the driver's eyes, a computer controller, and a mirror positioning mechanism. The location apparatus may include various types of distance sensors and orientation detectors. The controller determines the desired orientation of the selected mirror based upon the position of the driver's eyes, known vehicle parameters and vision parameters, and generates control signals. The mirror positioning mechanism receives the control signals and positions the mirror in response thereto.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for automating the orientation of a selected mirror mounted on a vehicle. The apparatus includes location apparatus for sensing the location of the driver's eyes, a computer controller, and a mirror positioning mechanism. The location apparatus may include various types of distance sensors and orientation detectors. The controller determines the desired orientation of the selected mirror based upon the position of the driver's eyes, known vehicle parameters and vision parameters, and generates control signals. The mirror positioning mechanism receives the control signals and positions the mirror in response thereto.