Abstract: A hinge support includes a support plate that defines a first aperture and a second aperture. A pivot has an anchor arm that is disposed within the first aperture defined by the support plate. The pivot has a raised surface, a recessed surface, and a graduated surface that is defined between the raised surface and the recessed surface. A cap is disposed over and operably coupled to the pivot. The cap has a projecting surface, a receiving surface, and a sloped surface that is defined between the projecting surface and the receiving surface. An engagement plate defines an opening and is disposed around the cap. The cap and the engagement plate are configured to translate between a first position and a second position relative to the support plate.

Abstract: In an assembled state of a hinge, the hinge is configured to be capable of adjusting a rotational position when holding a door or the like. The hinge includes a first member (1) and a second member (2) which are rotatable relative to each other. A first cam (11) is provided on the first member (1), a second cam (12) is provided on the second member (2) so as to be non-rotatable and movable in an axial direction thereof, and the second cam (12) is biased to the first cam (11) by biasing means (14) in the axial direction. The first cam (11) and the second cam (12) are configured to hold the second cam (12) in a predetermined rotational position relative to the first cam (11) by biasing force of the biasing means (14). In the assembled state of the hinge, it is possible to adjust the rotational position of the first cam (11) relative to the first member (1).

Abstract: A jewelry ring designed to be worn on the finger of a hand, having rotating halves that when rotated against one another cause the legs of a Horse or other figure attached to the outward face to move in a naturally articulate manner or run. The rings assembly consists of an inner and outer cylinder that contain one or more inner gears or friction driven cylinders which are positioned perpendicular relative to the center axis of the rotating cylinders and are held in place by the two cylinders. When the cylinders of the ring are rotated in opposing directions the cylinders that are positioned perpendicular to the center axis rotate. The rotational movement of the cylinders that are positioned perpendicular to the center axes cause the leg elements, consisting of upper and lower sections, connected to the cylinder and the Horse or other figure by rotational joints, to move in a fashion designed to mimic the natural leg movement of the horse or other figure on the ring or to appear to run.

Abstract: A spring-force adjustable, height-adjustable industrial caster assembly including a mounting plate, a swivel housing that swivels relative to the mounting plate, and a spring assembly having components that are moveable relative to the swivel housing to controllably alter spring deflection and/or caster wheel height, which components can be adjusted by accessing the height-adjustable industrial caster assembly from above, eliminating the need to raise a pallet truck or other moveable assembly to which the caster assembly is coupled, away from the floor to be able to access and adjust the industrial caster assembly.

Abstract: A dual-state caster apparatus having a caster head with a state-change pivot configured to change the steering axis of the caster apparatus. A braking system with a brake control cable is incorporated into the caster apparatus wherein the state-change pivot and the braking system are configured to allow a wheel to swivel without interference with the brake control cable.

Abstract: A jewelry chain having a plurality of links including a plurality of connecting links and one or a plurality of decorative links. Each decorative link comprises an outline of an alphanumeric character and becomes part of the chain by connection from at least two connecting links. The connecting links can easily pass through open sections of the alphanumeric character outline to allow rotation and sliding movement in at least two different directions so that the alphanumeric character can provide different appearances when the jewelry chain is worn. The chain can form or be incorporated in necklaces, bracelets or earrings.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for an aircraft overhead storage bin that includes a housing having a hinge space and a hinge opening defined therein, an arm pivotably connected to the housing within the hinge space, and a dampener. The hinge opening communicates the hinge space with an exterior of the housing. The arm is pivotable between a closed position and an open position and extends through the hinge opening such that the first end of the arm is positioned outside of the housing. The dampener includes first and second ends. The first end is connected to the housing and the second end is connected to the arm. The dampener biases the arm from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: An adjustable appliance hinge receiver includes a base including spaced-apart first and second lateral walls. A slide body is slidably connected to the base and located between the lateral walls. The slide body slides relative to the base along an adjustment axis. At least one hinge mounting structure is connected to the slide body and is adapted to be engaged by an associated hinge. An adjustment system includes a first inclined ramp connected to the slide body and an adjustment shaft that extends between and that is rotatably supported by the first and second lateral walls of the base. The adjustment shaft is rotatable relative to the base about an axis of rotation.

Abstract: A securing mechanism is provided for a tool that allows for the attachment and release of the shafts of a variety of implements from the tool. The mechanism has a construction that provides an easily releasable, but secure engagement of the implement shaft within the mechanism while also having an alignment feature which engages the implement at multiple locations when engaged with the mechanism to maintain the alignment and concentricity of the implement shaft with regard to the mechanism and the tool when in use.

Abstract: An article of jewelry includes a housing divided into upper and lower portions. The housing can be moveable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The housing can include therein a post on which a reel assembly including a paper roll can be assembled. One end of the paper roll can be extended through a nonlinear paper slot in an outer wall of the housing. The paper roll can include a plurality of printed messages, stickers, or other designs thereon. The nonlinear paper slot can provide tension to maintain the end of the paper roll within the nonlinear paper slot to facilitate tearing off the end of the paper roll.

Abstract: A door closer system is provided that includes a motor, a spring, a reduction gear set, and a rack and a pinion mechanism. The spring and pinion may be coupled to the rack, and the pinion may be selectively coupled to the gear set. The motor may be selectively mechanically coupled to the gear set. The pinion may rotate in a first direction via the rack as the spring is compressed in a second direction opposite the first direction as the spring is expanded. The motor is operable to rotate and act upon the pinion through the gear set, thereby rotating the pinion in the second direction and assist the spring in closing the door.

Abstract: Provided is a wearable device for displaying translucent stones and the like. The wearable device comprises a base, a back plate, a bezel and a locking element. The base comprises a cavity, at least one base locking element a recess comprising a recess void and an illumination assembly in the cavity wherein the illumination assembly comprises an illuminator capable of emitting light. The back plate is reversibly mountable on the base. The back plate comprises at least one back plate locking element. The back plate locking element is reversibly engageable with the base plate locking element. A tab is provided on the back plate which is receivable by the recess. The tab comprises a tab void which is alignable with the recess void. An illumination window in the back plate allows light to transmit through said illumination window. The back plate also comprises at least one securing recess. The bezel is reversibly mountable on the back plate.

Abstract: Provided is a gemstone treated with a cut expressing a reflected image pattern not recognized before, wherein the gemstone includes the crown 100 having the table 110 and plural bezel facets 130, and the pavilion 200 having the culet 210 and plural main facets 220; the girdle 300 is formed between the crown 100 and the pavilion 200; a direction of a horizontal component of an inclination direction of the bezel facet 130 from the table 110 to the girdle 300 is set to be different from a direction of a horizontal component of an inclination direction of the main facet 220 from the culet 210 to the girdle 300; and inclination angles of the bezel facet 130 and the main facet 220 are set so that a light that enters the table 110 is reflected by two of the main facets 220 and emitted from the bezel facet 130.

Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include first and second portions that rotate around a hinge shaft that is fixedly secured to the first portion and rotationally secured to the second portion. The second portion defining a first contact surface spaced apart from a second contact surface. Multiple friction clips friction fit around the hinge shaft and rotating with the hinge shaft between the first contact surface and the second contact surface.

Abstract: The invention provides a caster including two wheels, a central frame member, and a mount member. The two wheels are mounted on the mount member. The caster has a hybrid bearing arrangement comprising both a rolling bearing and two slide bearings. The rolling bearing is located between the central frame member and the mount member and is configured to enable the caster to roll along a straight line with each of the two wheels rotating in a common direction about a first axis. Each of the two slide bearings is located between the mount member and a tread portion of a respective one of the two wheels. The slide bearings are configured to enable the two wheels to simultaneously rotate in opposite directions when the caster swivels about a second axis orthogonal to the first axis. In some embodiments, the caster is a hubless caster.

Abstract: A receptacle for an associated appliance hinge includes a receptacle base and a breakaway lever movably connected to the receptacle base. The breakaway lever includes a cam edge. A first mounting structure is connected to the receptacle base and adapted to be engaged by an associated hinge arm. A second mounting structure connected to the breakaway lever such that the second mounting structure is movable relative to the receptacle base. The second mounting structure is adapted to be engaged by the associated hinge arm. A breakaway latch is connected to the base and includes a cam follower engaged with the cam edge. The breakaway latch further includes a spring that biases the cam follower into abutment with the cam edge. The breakaway lever is selectively movable from a first position where the cam follower is engaged with a first location on the cam edge to a second position where the cam follower is engaged with a second location on the cam edge.

Abstract: A protective apparatus includes a gemstone and a foreign material encapsulated and physically isolated within an interior space of the gemstone. The gemstone is one of a precious gemstone or a semi-precious gemstone or a semi-precious stone.

Abstract: A pendant for a necklace has a body with an aperture, and a hole extending into the body from the aperture. The hole terminates at a closed bottom in the body. A body coupling is adjacent the aperture. A lid can be attached to and detached from the body. The lid also can be mounted to the necklace to support the body therefrom. The lid has a lid coupling to couple to the body coupling to close the aperture. The lid coupling can be uncoupled from the body coupling to provide access to the hole. A container is removably mounted in the body. The container has a retained position where the container is in the hole in the body when the lid is mounted to the body. The container also has a released position with the lid detached such that the container is at least partially exposed from the body.

Abstract: A gate hinge for a preferably wooden post which includes an L-shaped rod threaded on one leg with a metal strap rigidly connected to the threaded leg at about one and one half inches from the elbow of the rod on the threaded leg. The metal strap extends six or so inches form each side of the L-shaped rod with two or more holes near each end of the strap. The L-shaped rod is threaded into the post until the metal strap contacts the post. Then each leg of the metal bracket is bent around the post and screws or lag bolts are threaded through the holes and into the post to help secure the hinge to the post and to provide added support for the gate.

Abstract: A shaft structure includes a carrier, a first mandrel, and a second mandrel. The carrier has a groove, a receiving space communicated with the groove, and two protruding portions. The two protruding portions protrude from an inner wall of the carrier, and the two protruding portions are located between the receiving space and the groove. The first mandrel has a first gear, a first rotation shaft, and a first connection shaft connected to the first gear and the first rotation shaft. The first gear is located in the receiving space. The second mandrel has a second gear, a second rotation shaft, and a second connection shaft connected to the second gear and the second rotation shaft. The second gear is configured to move in the receiving space and the groove.