Abstract: A linear jack includes an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve disposed at least partially within the outer sleeve, and an inner screw disposed at least partially within the inner sleeve. The outer sleeve is threadedly coupled to an outer diameter surface of the inner sleeve. The inner screw is threadedly coupled to an inner diameter surface of the inner sleeve. A thread pitch of the outer sleeve is greater than a thread pitch of the inner screw.

Abstract: A compound bow may feature the ability to pre-store energy before the drawing back of the draw string. Various embodiments contemplate that this may allow an archer to draw back the draw string or cable, and upon reaching the let off region of the compound bow's draw profile, cause the pre-stored energy to be transferred to the energy being stored by the bow. Various embodiments contemplate that this addition of pre-stored energy may give the archer more energy, held in the draw string or cable, to transfer to an arrow upon release, propelling it at greater speeds than would have been achieved with a compound bow of equal draw weight that does not feature an energy storage mechanism. Various embodiments contemplate that a system may provide for a return position of the draw.

Abstract: A linear jack includes a first sleeve disposed at least partially within a second sleeve (the first sleeve and the second sleeve collectively a high speed assembly), a third sleeve disposed at least partially within the first sleeve, and a translating screw disposed at least partially within the third sleeve (the third sleeve and the translating screw collectively a low speed assembly). The linear jack further includes a fourth sleeve fixed to the second sleeve and configured to translate therewith. The fourth sleeve extends over the third sleeve and transfers axial loads between the second sleeve and the third sleeve to extend the high speed assembly together with the low speed assembly from an outer case of the linear jack.

Abstract: A trailer hitch system of the present disclosure includes a power through ball hitch and a power through trailer coupler equipped with electronic connectors such that an electric connection between a tow vehicle and a trailer is automatically made when the trailer coupler is attached to the ball hitch. The trailer hitch system may further include a power through hitch receiver (e.g., for bumper pull hitch systems) whereby an electrical connection is made between the hitch receiver and the ball hitch automatically when the ball hitch is installed in the hitch receiver.

Abstract: A trailer hitch system of the present disclosure includes a power through ball hitch and a power through trailer coupler equipped with electronic connectors such that an electric connection between a tow vehicle and a trailer is automatically made when the trailer coupler is attached to the ball hitch. The trailer hitch system may further include a ground plate configured to contact the trailer coupler for forming a continuous ground connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer. The trailer hitch system may further include a ball hitch adapter configured to couple to a hitch receiver and electrically connect to the ball hitch for grounding the ball hitch to the tow vehicle and/or supplying power to the power through ball hitch. The ball hitch adapter may be adaptable to various existing receiver hitch lengths, ball hitch lengths, and/or class ratings.

Abstract: A linear jack includes a first sleeve, a second sleeve disposed at least partially within the first sleeve, a third sleeve disposed at least partially within the second sleeve, and a translating screw disposed at least partially within the third sleeve. The linear jack may further include a cover sleeve coupled to the translating screw. The first sleeve is threadedly coupled to the second sleeve. The third sleeve is threadedly coupled to the translating screw. The translating screw may be disposed at least partially within the cover sleeve. The cover sleeve may be configured to translate with the translating screw.

Abstract: A linear jack includes an outer tube, a high speed assembly comprising a first rotating member threadedly coupled to a first translating member, a low speed assembly comprising a second rotating member threadedly coupled to a second translating member, wherein the low speed assembly is coupled to and translates with the first translating member. At least a portion of the high speed assembly is slidable in the outer tube between a first position, wherein the high speed assembly is engaged with a shaft, and a second position, wherein the high speed assembly is disengaged from the shaft. A thread pitch of the high speed assembly is greater than a thread pitch of the low speed assembly.

Abstract: A linear jack includes a first outer sleeve, an inner sleeve disposed at least partially within the first outer sleeve, a second outer sleeve disposed at least partially within the inner sleeve, a translating screw disposed at least partially within the second outer sleeve, and a cover sleeve coupled to the translating screw. The first outer sleeve is threadedly coupled to the inner sleeve. The second outer sleeve is threadedly coupled to the translating screw. The translating screw is disposed at least partially within the cover sleeve. The cover sleeve is configured to translate with the translating screw.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a cam assembly, the cam assembly comprising a shoot cam and a charge cam. The shoot cam is configured to be operatively coupled to the charge cam. The cam assembly is configured to store a potential energy in response to a draw of a drawstring.

Abstract: A linear jack includes an outer tube, a high speed assembly comprising a first rotating member threadedly coupled to a first translating member, a low speed assembly comprising a second rotating member threadedly coupled to a second translating member, wherein the low speed assembly is coupled to and translates with the first translating member. At least a portion of the high speed assembly is slidable in the outer tube between a first position, wherein the high speed assembly is engaged with a shaft, and a second position, wherein the high speed assembly is disengaged from the shaft. A thread pitch of the high speed assembly is greater than a thread pitch of the low speed assembly.

Abstract: A linear jack includes an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve disposed at least partially within the outer sleeve, and an inner screw disposed at least partially within the inner sleeve. The outer sleeve is threadedly coupled to an outer diameter surface of the inner sleeve. The inner screw is threadedly coupled to an inner diameter surface of the inner sleeve. A thread pitch of the outer sleeve is greater than a thread pitch of the inner screw.

Abstract: A linear jack includes a first outer sleeve, an inner sleeve disposed at least partially within the first outer sleeve, a second outer sleeve disposed at least partially within the inner sleeve, a translating screw disposed at least partially within the second outer sleeve, and a cover sleeve coupled to the translating screw. The first outer sleeve is threadedly coupled to the inner sleeve. The second outer sleeve is threadedly coupled to the translating screw. The translating screw is disposed at least partially within the cover sleeve. The cover sleeve is configured to translate with the translating screw.

Abstract: A compound bow may feature the ability to pre-store energy before the drawing back of the draw string. Various embodiments contemplate that this may allow an archer to draw back the draw string or cable, and upon reaching the let off region of the compound bow's draw profile, cause the pre-stored energy to be transferred to the energy being stored by the bow. Various embodiments contemplate that this addition of pre-stored energy may give the archer more energy, held in the draw string or cable, to transfer to an arrow upon release, propelling it at greater speeds than would have been achieved with a compound bow of equal draw weight that does not feature an energy storage mechanism. Various embodiments contemplate that a system may provide for a return position of the draw.

Abstract: A method is provided comprising receiving, at a recycling facilitation system, a container identifier, authenticating, by the recycling facilitation system, the container identifier, determining, by the recycling facilitation system, at least one of the availability or identity of an incentive, and distributing, by the recycling facilitation system, the incentive. A method is further provided comprising receiving, at an incentive system, an authenticated container identifier, determining, by the incentive system, at least one of the availability or identity of an incentive, and distributing, by the incentive system, the incentive.

Abstract: A compound bow may feature the ability to pre-store energy before the drawing back of the draw string. Various embodiments contemplate that this may allow an archer to draw back the draw string or cable, and upon reaching the let off region of the compound bow's draw profile, cause the pre-stored energy to be transferred to the energy being stored by the bow. Various embodiments contemplate that this addition of pre-stored energy may give the archer more energy, held in the draw string or cable, to transfer to an arrow upon release, propelling it at greater speeds than would have been achieved with a compound bow of equal draw weight that does not feature an energy storage mechanism.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage and relock mechanism for a power assisted bow comprising a charge cam and a relock lever. The charge cam may be configured to store potential energy by rotating in a first direction. The relock lever may be configured urge rotation of the charge cam in the first direction to lock potential energy in the power assisted bow.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a cam assembly, the cam assembly comprising a shoot cam and a charge cam. The shoot cam is configured to be operatively coupled to the charge cam. The cam assembly is configured to store a potential energy in response to a draw of a drawstring.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage and relock mechanism for a power assisted bow comprising a charge cam and a relock lever. The charge cam may be configured to store potential energy by rotating in a first direction. The relock lever may be configured urge rotation of the charge cam in the first direction to lock potential energy in the power assisted bow.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a cam assembly, the cam assembly comprising a main cam, a shoot cam coupled to the main cam, and a charge cam coupled to the main cam, wherein the main cam, the shoot cam, and the charge cam are configured to rotate in response to an external force, and the charge cam is configured to persistently store potential energy in the cam assembly upon rotation of the charge cam a predetermined distance.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a cam assembly, the cam assembly comprising a main cam, a shoot cam coupled to the main cam, and a charge cam coupled to the main cam, wherein the main cam, the shoot cam, and the charge cam are configured to rotate in response to an external force, and the charge cam is configured to persistently store potential energy in the cam assembly upon rotation of the charge cam a predetermined distance.