Abstract: Portable structures are disclosed that include a housing having top, bottom, first side, and second side walls; a first mating element having a cleat and positioned on a first region between the bottom wall and the first sidewall, the cleat extending laterally outward from the first region; and a second mating element having an actuator and a cleat and positioned in a second region between the bottom wall and the second sidewall, the second mating element pivotally movable about a pivot axis extending longitudinally along the second region, and the second mating element biased to a first position in which the actuator is positioned against the second region and the cleat extends laterally outward from the second region, and movable to a second position in which the actuator is spaced laterally outward from the second region and the cleat is retracted laterally inward relative to the second region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel vise that operates in both a threaded and unthreaded mode. The vise includes a fixed block, a movable head, a rod, a ratchet mechanism, a threaded mechanism and a toggle mechanism. In the threaded mode, the movable head may only be moved by rotating the rod. In the unthreaded mode, the movable head may only be moved by applying force to the movable head in the desired direction of movement.

Abstract: A latch assembly and storage systems having a latch assembly are provided. In one embodiment, the latch assembly is coupled to a housing and a lid on the housing. The latch assembly includes a connecting ring having a first portion disposed within a guide track in the housing and a second portion coupled to the lid. The first portion can be configured to move from a first region of the guide track to a second region of the guide track in response to movement of the lid from the closed position to the open position, and a protrusion extending at least partially into the guide track is configured to retain the first portion within the second region of the guide track to thereby retain the lid in the open position.

Abstract: Portable structures are disclosed that include a housing having top, bottom, first side, and second side walls; a first mating element having a cleat and positioned on a first region between the bottom wall and the first sidewall, the cleat extending laterally outward from the first region; and a second mating element having an actuator and a cleat and positioned in a second region between the bottom wall and the second sidewall, the second mating element pivotally movable about a pivot axis extending longitudinally along the second region, and the second mating element biased to a first position in which the actuator is positioned against the second region and the cleat extends laterally outward from the second region, and movable to a second position in which the actuator is spaced laterally outward from the second region and the cleat is retracted laterally inward relative to the second region.

Abstract: Portable structures are disclosed that include a housing having top, bottom, first side, and second side walls; a first mating element having a cleat and positioned on a first region between the bottom wall and the first sidewall, the cleat extending laterally outward from the first region; and a second mating element having an actuator and a cleat and positioned in a second region between the bottom wall and the second sidewall, the second mating element pivotally movable about a pivot axis extending longitudinally along the second region, and the second mating element biased to a first position in which the actuator is positioned against the second region and the cleat extends laterally outward from the second region, and movable to a second position in which the actuator is spaced laterally outward from the second region and the cleat is retracted laterally inward relative to the second region.

Abstract: Portable structures are disclosed that include a housing having top, bottom, first side, and second side walls; a first mating element having a cleat and positioned on a first region between the bottom wall and the first sidewall, the cleat extending laterally outward from the first region; and a second mating element having an actuator and a cleat and positioned in a second region between the bottom wall and the second sidewall, the second mating element pivotally movable about a pivot axis extending longitudinally along the second region, and the second mating element biased to a first position in which the actuator is positioned against the second region and the cleat extends laterally outward from the second region, and movable to a second position in which the actuator is spaced laterally outward from the second region and the cleat is retracted laterally inward relative to the second region.

Abstract: Portable structures are disclosed that include a housing having top, bottom, first side, and second side walls; a first mating element having a cleat and positioned on a first region between the bottom wall and the first sidewall, the cleat extending laterally outward from the first region; and a second mating element having an actuator and a cleat and positioned in a second region between the bottom wall and the second sidewall, the second mating element pivotally movable about a pivot axis extending longitudinally along the second region, and the second mating element biased to a first position in which the actuator is positioned against the second region and the cleat extends laterally outward from the second region, and movable to a second position in which the actuator is spaced laterally outward from the second region and the cleat is retracted laterally inward relative to the second region.

Abstract: Portable structures are disclosed that include a housing having top, bottom, first side, and second side walls; a first mating element having a cleat and positioned on a first region between the bottom wall and the first sidewall, the cleat extending laterally outward from the first region; and a second mating element having an actuator and a cleat and positioned in a second region between the bottom wall and the second sidewall, the second mating element pivotally movable about a pivot axis extending longitudinally along the second region, and the second mating element biased to a first position in which the actuator is positioned against the second region and the cleat extends laterally outward from the second region, and movable to a second position in which the actuator is spaced laterally outward from the second region and the cleat is retracted laterally inward relative to the second region.

Abstract: Portable structures are disclosed that include a housing having top, bottom, first side, and second side walls; a first mating element having a cleat and positioned on a first region between the bottom wall and the first sidewall, the cleat extending laterally outward from the first region; and a second mating element having an actuator and a cleat and positioned in a second region between the bottom wall and the second sidewall, the second mating element pivotally movable about a pivot axis extending longitudinally along the second region, and the second mating element biased to a first position in which the actuator is positioned against the second region and the cleat extends laterally outward from the second region, and movable to a second position in which the actuator is spaced laterally outward from the second region and the cleat is retracted laterally inward relative to the second region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel vise that operates in both a threaded and unthreaded mode. The vise includes a fixed block, a movable head, a rod, a ratchet mechanism, a threaded mechanism and a toggle mechanism. In the threaded mode, the movable head may only be moved by rotating the rod. In the unthreaded mode, the movable head may only be moved by applying force to the movable head in the desired direction of movement.

Abstract: A work platform for a drawer storage module is disclosed. The module includes one or more slidable drawers and a locking bar having a locking opening and which may be pivoted between a vertical position covering the drawers and securing them within the module and a horizontal position clear of the drawers so that they can be opened. The work platform has a work surface and a peripheral rim extending downwardly from the work surface. A through hole is formed on the peripheral rim. The work platform may be disposed on an upper surface of the module with the locking opening adjacent the through hole. The work platform may also be disposed on storage containers forming part of a stackable system including quarter-sized containers, half-sized containers and full-sized containers in alternative combinations thereof.

Abstract: A dual connector having a main body is disclosed. The connector includes a body having inner and outer ledges and a slider having inner and outer tabs disposed on the body opposite the ledges. The main body includes projections and a latch to secure the main body on a surface having through openings. A first container having a first longitudinal dimension and two steps can be secured to the connector by securing the inner ledge over one step and the inner tab over the other step. A second container have a longer longitudinal dimension can be secured to the connector by securing the outer ledge over one step and the outer tab over the other step. In this manner, two containers having different lengths can be secured to a surface.

Abstract: A dual connector having a main body is disclosed. The connector includes a body having inner and outer ledges and a slider having inner and outer tabs disposed on the body opposite the ledges. The main body can be connected to a surface. A first container having a first longitudinal dimension and two steps can be secured to the connector by securing the inner ledge over one step and the inner tab over the other step. A second container have a longer longitudinal dimension can be secured to the connector by securing the outer ledge over one step and the outer tab over the other step. In this manner, two containers having different lengths can be secured to a surface.

Abstract: A carriage comprising: a housing able to be slidably mounted on a track, a platform on which can rest an object to be cut by a cutting device mounted on the track, a stop able to stop the object relative to the cutting device while the object rests on the platform, wherein the platform is movable relative to the housing between a raised position and a lowered position wherein the platform is closer to the track than in the raised position, when the housing is slidably mounted on the track.

Abstract: A sawhorse includes a modular work surface supported by a frame. The modular work surface includes a first side portion, a second side portion and a central portion. The modular work surface is configured to move between a compact configuration and an expanded configuration. In the compact configuration the first side portion and the second side portion are adjacent to one another to provide a compact worktop and the central portion is positioned beneath the compact worktop. In the expanded configuration, the first side portion and the second side portion are distal to one another and the central portion is positioned therebetween to create an expanded worktop.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel vise that operates in both a threaded and unthreaded mode. The vise includes a fixed block, a movable head, a rod, a ratchet mechanism, a threaded mechanism and a toggle mechanism. In the threaded mode, the movable head may only be moved by rotating the rod. In the unthreaded mode, the movable head may only be moved by applying force to the movable head in the desired direction of movement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel vise that operates in both a threaded and unthreaded mode. The vise includes a fixed block, a movable head, a rod, a ratchet mechanism, a threaded mechanism and a toggle mechanism. In the threaded mode, the movable head may only be moved by rotating the rod. In the unthreaded mode, the movable head may only be moved by applying force to the movable head in the desired direction of movement.

Abstract: A sawhorse includes a modular work surface supported by a frame. The modular work surface includes a first side portion, a second side portion and a central portion. The modular work surface is configured to move between a compact configuration and an expanded configuration. In the compact configuration the first side portion and the second side portion are adjacent to one another to provide a compact worktop and the central portion is positioned beneath the compact worktop. In the expanded configuration, the first side portion and the second side portion are distal to one another and the central portion is positioned therebetween to create an expanded worktop.

Abstract: A sawhorse includes a modular work surface supported by a frame. The modular work surface includes a first side portion, a second side portion and a central portion. The modular work surface is configured to move between a compact configuration and an expanded configuration. In the compact configuration the first side portion and the second side portion are adjacent to one another to provide a compact worktop and the central portion is positioned beneath the compact worktop. In the expanded configuration, the first side portion and the second side portion are distal to one another and the central portion is positioned therebetween to create an expanded worktop.