Abstract: A locking mechanism for a bucket of the type having a main body defining a cavity and an opening. A door is pivotally mounted on the main body, the door movable between a closed position and an opened position. A locking mechanism has a latch bar engaged by a lever bar, the lever bar in abutment against a fulcrum, the lever bar movable between a locked position in which the latch bar locks the door in the closed position by engagement with an abutment surface on the main body, and an unlocked position in which the latch bar is disengaged from the abutment surface to allow movement of the door from the closed position to the opened position. An adjusting mechanism may be operable to move the fulcrum relative to the door to vary an overlap of the latch bar with the at least one abutment surface.

Abstract: A handrail element connector for connecting together first and second handrail elements, the connector comprising: at least one connecting portion for engaging a first handrail element internal cavity defined in one of the first and second handrail elements, the connecting portion including: at least one connector axial coupling portion couplable to a corresponding handrail element axial coupling portion located in the first handrail element internal cavity to prevent axial movement of the connector relative to the handrail element; and at least one connector angular coupling portion couplable to a corresponding handrail element angular coupling portion located in the first handrail element internal cavity to prevent rotation of the connector relative to the handrail element.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds comprising as ?-hydroxybutyric acid, and a weakly basic polymer. The disclosure also includes methods for inducing nutritional ketosis comprising administering the compounds or compositions to a mammal in need thereof.

Abstract: A tool comprising an outer body with a first end and a second end, the outer body defining a longitudinal recess therein and having at least two connector link pivot points at the first end thereof, an inner body slidably received within the longitudinal recess of the outer body and having a core head extending out of the first end of the outer body, at least two jaws, each jaw having an inner pivot point and an outer pivot point, wherein the inner pivot point of each jaw pivotally connected to a corresponding core head pivot point on the core head, a connector link for each jaw, each connector link having a first end pivotally connected to the outer pivot point of the jaw and a second end pivotally connected to a corresponding connector link pivot point on the first end of the outer body, and an actuating assembly for moving the inner body relative to the outer body, whereby movement of the core head toward the outer body causes the jaws to move toward each other, and movement of the core head away from the

Abstract: A measuring system for determining a position (h), density (p) and pressure of an underground liquid or gaseous/liquid interface of a gas well or gas reservoir or pressurized tank. The system includes: an instrument panel (10) for measuring data parameters of said underground liquid or gaseous/liquid interface or gas reservoir or pressurized tank in real-time; a control panel (30) operatively connectable to the instrument panel (10) for collecting the data parameters in real-time from the instrument panel (10); and a correction algorithm configured to receive the data parameters and to determine the position, density and pressure of the underground liquid or gaseous/liquid interface or gas reservoir or pressurized tank so as to increase measurement accuracy thereof. Advantageously, a single measuring hydrostatic tube tube is configured to fit into an opening of the gas well.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method for increasing ketone levels in the bloodstream of a subject comprising administering to the subject an aqueous composition comprising a hydrogel, the hydrogel comprising: ?-hydroxybutyric acid (BHB); and carboxymethylcellulose or chitosan; wherein the BHB and the carboxymethylcellulose or chitosan form a hydrogel matrix, and the matrix has a pH in the aqueous composition of about 4.0±0.5.

Abstract: There is described a rebound wall to be positioned with respect to a playing surface having an activity area and configured for varying a rebound of a ball directed thereon, the rebound wall comprising: a wall having a rebound surface and adapted to be positioned vertically relative to the playing surface so that the rebound surface substantially faces the activity area; the rebound surface comprising a plurality of impact zones each for returning the ball according to a respective type of shot, each impact zone comprising at least one rebound region each for rebounding the ball along a respective rebound direction towards the activity area upon the ball impacting thereon, each rebound region being shaped as a function of the respective rebound direction the type of shot of the respective impact zone in which the rebound region is contained.

Abstract: The wheel chock is part of a wheel chock restraint system that also includes a base plate to prevent a parked vehicle from moving away in an unauthorized or accidental manner in a departure direction. The wheel chock includes a main body having a bottom base portion and a tire-engaging bulge. It also includes a tire deformation cavity, made within the main body on the tire-facing side. Teeth are provided underneath the bottom base portion of the wheel chock to engage at least one of the corresponding teeth provided on the base plate in a latched engagement. The wheel chock has an improved resistance to rollover and tipping when the wheel is pressed forcefully against the wheel chock.

Abstract: There is disclosed a spa. The spa generally having a unibody shell having a basin, a rim portion surrounding the basin, a peripheral wall extending from the rim portion, and at least one opening in the peripheral wall, the basin, the rim portion and the peripheral wall defining a cavity therebetween, the at least one opening exposing the cavity; and a frame structurally mounted within the cavity, the frame having a crossbar and a plurality of strut members extending from the crossbar, the crossbar and the plurality of strut members running along respective sides of the at least one opening, the plurality of strut members each being affixed to the unibody shell at locations distributed about the at least one opening.

Abstract: The composite ceiling can have a shell made of a polymer-based material and defining a plurality of internal compartments, having a flat and smooth under surface spaced apart from a flooring and facing the flooring, and an upper surface opposite the under surface, a first layer of rebars having a first plurality of rebars spaced apart from one another along the depth of the shell, the first layer of rebars being separated from upper surface by spacers, a second layer of rebars having a second plurality of rebars spaced apart from one another along the width of the shell, the second layer of rebars being above the first layer of rebars, and a horizontally extending concrete slab extending over the shell and surrounding the rebars.

Abstract: The invention allows producing air flow to either inflate a self-making bedding system via a first outlet, or to heat the air exiting the apparatus via a second, optionally a third, outlet, for controlling the air flow and the temperature sent into the self-making bedding system. The 5 apparatus is operated via an interface on the outside surface of the apparatus; a smartphone or tablet, an intelligent virtual/personal assistant or a computer including an application or software for wirelessly sending instructions to the apparatus, e.g. using Bluetooth™ or Wifi; or a remote control. The invention is particularly useful for disabled persons for self-making their bed by directly controlling the apparatus via the application, with the possibility to use a 0 voice control system combined with the application, or to have the apparatus daily programmed for making the bed or controlling the temperature at specific time of the day.

Abstract: A bedding system, method and kit for the automation and ventilation of an existing duvet are disclosed. The system has an inflatable lining configured to be inserted and affixed into a cover together with the duvet, the inflatable lining comprising a network of pneumatic chambers defining a plurality of openings extending through the lining allowing air to circulate through the lining; and an air blower operatively connected to the inflatable lining for blowing air into the network of pneumatic chambers, so as in use, the inflatable lining is inflated to allow for the duvet and its cover to be straightened back into position after every use of the bed. The system can also include a sub-network for providing warm or cold air to control the temperature of the bedding. In contrast to traditional systems, the proposed invention is light weight and easily adaptable to current commercially available beds.