Abstract: A trailer jack support apparatus configured to support trailer hitches includes a monolithic block having six sides with the trailer jack support being in the shape of a square frustrum or trapezoid. The top of the trailer jack support includes a number of protrusions which extend from the trailer jack support. Further, the top side has a recess and a void located at the bottom of the recess. In addition, the bottom of the trailer jack support includes numerous recesses defined therein and may engage with the protrusions extending from the top of a second trailer jack support.

Abstract: A support device is disclosed for supporting an object. The support device comprises a clamping member applying a compressive force against a base. A lower ball joint member is coupled to the clamping member. A sleeve remember is coupled to the lower ball joint member. An arm member slidably engages relative to the sleeve member. An upper ball joint member is coupled to the arm member. A platform is coupled to the upper ball joint member for supporting the object. The lower ball joint member defines a first pivoting non-planar adjustment. The pivot joint member defines a pivoting planar adjustment. The extension member defines an elevational adjustment. The upper ball joint member defines a second pivoting non-planar adjustment.

Abstract: A winged cable mount that secures a cable or a cable bundle positioned on the mount. The winged cable mount includes a round base and side supports extending from the base. Each side support includes a main member and a tab positioned at a distal end of the main member. The side supports wrap around the cable or cable bundle positioned on the mount. The round base includes aligned slots positioned opposite each other for receiving a cable tie to secure the cable or cable bundle positioned on the mount.

Abstract: A bioinspired suction device includes a radially symmetrical suction chamber formed from a first elastomer and having a skirt portion with a skirt diameter and a disc margin formed from a flexible flattened ring adhered to a lower surface of the skirt portion. The disc margin is formed from a second elastomer and has a disc diameter that extends beyond the skirt diameter. The second elastomer is a compliant material having a lower hardness and lower tensile strength than the first elastomer. Radial pads may extend from the disc margin, where each pad has elastomeric texture features formed on a pad contact surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface-mounted light and/or camera (1) for arrangement on a wall (5), in particular an inside wall of a machine, having a housing (10) with a front side area (12), a rear side area (14) and side walls (13), at least one illuminant (50) and/or at least one camera (60), with at least one recess (20) being provided in the rear side area (14), in which at least one fastening means (30) is arranged, wherein the fastening means (30) in the recess (20) forms a trap which is beveled towards the rear side area (14). The present invention also relates to a connecting pin (2) for fastening the surface-mounted light and/or camera (1) to a wall (5) and a surface-mounted light and/or surface-mounted camera fastening system (3).

Abstract: A load-leveling hanging apparatus and a system for suspended lifting of objects are disclosed. The load-leveling hanging apparatus includes a carriage suspended from a line; a hanging beam adapted for attachment of multiple objects at points along the beam; a mechanism for moving the hanging beam relative to the carriage to thereby achieve a level condition; and a level indicator. The mechanism is a rotatable screw. The system includes the load-leveling hanging apparatus and a lifting device. The lifting device includes a drum for winding and unwinding a line; a motor coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto; a guide to direct the line onto the drum; and a controller. The lifting device raises and lowers the suspended hanging apparatus.

Abstract: A quick disconnect mount includes a mounting stud securable to a structure, and a connector securable on the mounting stud. The mounting stud includes at least one circumferential ridge and at least one circumferential trough, and the connector includes a central channel sized to fit over the mounting stud and a locking bar engageable with the circumferential trough.

Abstract: The invention is directed at a method of positioning a carrier on a flat surface using an positioning member, wherein the carrier comprises an upper part and a base which are connected to each other such as to be arranged remote from each other, wherein the positioning member is arranged between the base and the upper part such that the base is located at an opposite side of the positioning member with respect to the upper part of the carrier, the upper part resting on the positioning member prior to placing of the carrier onto the flat surface, wherein the upper part comprises three engagement elements, and wherein the positioning member comprises a support surface for receiving the three engagement elements of the upper part, said support surface including a plurality of sockets forming a kinematic mount for said three engagement elements, wherein the base comprises three landing elements, each landing element being associated with a respective one of the three engagement elements, and the method comprising

Abstract: A suction cup can include a body and a skirt connected to a periphery of the body. The body can include an engagement surface with an aperture. A friction material can be positioned on the engagement surface for engagement with a container. A channel can extend along the engagement surface between the aperture and a periphery of the body.

Abstract: A wind turbine blade rotating and braking apparatus comprising: a root device including: a root support member having an upper surface with a radius of curvature and configured to receive a portion (e.g. root) of a wind turbine blade, rollers having a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the blade and configured to rotate the blade; braking mount on the sides of the root support member; and a braking mechanism (e.g. strap or band) fixedly attached to the first mount, releasably attached to the second mount and extending above the blade to apply a braking force to the blade. Once applied, the braking force can be maintained by a locking pin.

Abstract: A safety handle device includes a handle tube unit, a plurality of joint members, and a plurality of support tube units. The handle tube unit is formed with a tube channel that has two openings, and has a plurality of mounting holes. Each joint member is detachably disposed in the tube channel and has an engaging bore. Each support tube unit includes a support tube subunit detachably coupled to the handle tube unit, a fastening member passing through the respective mounting hole and engaged detachably with the engaging bore of the respective joint member, a securing seat adapted to be fixed to a wall, and a securing member extending into the support tube subunit and connected to the securing seat.

Abstract: A repositionable frame system includes a repositionable wall mount configured for being repositionably secured to a support surface. The repositionable wall mount includes a first magnetic element. The system further includes a frame having a rear face that includes a second magnetic element that is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic element resulting in a magnetic coupling between the frame and the repositionable wall mount.

Abstract: The present invention provides a unique, compact, soft-cushioned, multi-directional, 360° gliding arm rest pad device which effectively eliminates forearm-to-pad friction during movement of a user's arm in any direction when operating a device, such as a computer mouse, a joystick or any other equipment that may place stress and strain on one's hands, arms, and elbows. The multi-directional gliding arm rest pad device allows free movement of a user's forearm to glide multi-directionally with minimal tension resistance, so that shoulder strain is substantially reduced, development of bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and elbow pain is greatly diminished, and a user's functional work performance duration time is extended due to reduction of hand and arm fatigue afforded by the smooth and effortless directional movement of the arm rest pad.

Abstract: A seat rail for a vehicle includes: a rail gap cover combined with a moving rail, and a slit cover combined with the rail gap cover to close the gap between a fixed rail and the moving rail regardless of movement of the moving rail, whereby it is possible to prevent foreign substances from entering into the fixed rail.

Abstract: A bracket adapted to couple to a slot disposed in a pegboard or slot-type wall and hold receptacles. The receptacles can be different sizes and be disposed at different elevations on the bracket. The bracket can also be coupled to the wall via a hook and a fastener to reduce accidental decoupling of the bracket from the wall.

Abstract: A buffer for holding a pipe adapted to transport a fluid is provided. The buffer includes a base, a plurality of fingers extending outwardly from a first side of the base. A first finger of the plurality of fingers and a second finger of the plurality of fingers define a cavity for receiving the pipe. The buffer further includes at least one roller on a second side of the base opposite the first side.

Abstract: An articulating arm assembly for a passenger seat includes a static portion attachable to the passenger seat, a rotation portion attached to the static portion such that the rotation portion is pivotable about a rotation axis, an arm body attached to the rotation portion, such that the rotation portion and the arm body are movable between a stowed position and a deployed position, and a wiring portion disposed inside the arm body and extending from the arm body into the rotation portion. The wiring portion extends parallel to the rotation axis from the rotation portion toward and into the static portion.

Abstract: A tilting device includes: an upper movable plate arranged on a side on which an object T to be tilted is arranged; an intermediate movable plate connected to the upper movable plate in a rotatable manner via an upper rotation shaft; a first actuator; a first lower movable plate connected to the intermediate movable plate in a rotatable manner via a first lower rotation shaft; a second actuator; and a first connecting member that is connected to the upper movable plate in a rotatable manner via a first connecting rotation shaft at an end portion on a side of a first direction, and that is connected to the first lower movable plate in a rotatable manner via a second connecting rotation shaft at an end portion on a side of a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A pole stand having a base, a holder removably attachable to the base, and a plurality of stakes to secure the base to the ground. A top surface of the base has a section to store the holder when not in use. A bottom surface of the base has a plurality of stake holders to hold the stakes when not in use. The holder has two tubes attached by link arms to allow the two holders to be adjustable relative to each other. The base also has a central main hole and a plurality of auxiliary holes so that a pole can be inserted through at least one of the tubes and through the main hole so as to be perpendicular to the ground, or through one of the auxiliary holes so as to be non-perpendicular to the ground.

Abstract: Display and audio systems and methods for controlling positioning of displays and speakers based on viewer and listener attention are disclosed. According to an aspect, a display system includes a selectively adjust a viewing angle of a display for one or more viewers. The display system also includes a motorized mechanism that controllably positions the display in one of the positions. An attention detection system is configured to acquire movement and position data of the viewer(s). The attention detection system is also configured to determine whether attention of the viewer(s) is directed to the display based on the acquired data. Further, the attention detection system is configured to control the support assembly to adjust the viewing angle of the display for viewing by the viewer(s) in response to determining that the attention of the viewer(s) is directed to the display.