Abstract: Described herein is a process for mounting a tire onto a wheel. The process comprises positioning the tire in respect to the wheel such that a first arc of the bottom bead extends between the wheel's top and bottom bead seats. Next, two fingers are placed in contact with the bottom bead at locations immediately adjacent to opposing ends of the first are of the bottom bead. The first finger rotates about the central axis in a rotational direction away from the first arc of the bottom bead while applying a force in a direction of the bottom bead to advance all of the bottom bead below the top bead seat. These steps are repeated with the top bead to advance all of the top bead below the top bead seat.

Abstract: The kit and assembly for dispensing fresh water to fowl includes a water reservoir having opposed top and bottom ends and at least one water reservoir sidewall. At least one connector port is formed in the at least one water reservoir sidewall. At least one water distribution arm is provided. The at least one water distribution arm has opposed open and closed ends and at least one water distribution arm sidewall. At least one water distribution port is formed in the at least one water distribution arm sidewall, and at least one drinking valve is received within the at least one water distribution port. The open end of the at least one water distribution arm is releasably connected to, and releasably mated with, the at least one connector port of the water reservoir.

Abstract: Described herein is a Near Field Communication disc lock. The disc lock has a near field communication antenna which receives the near field signal to lock or unlock the disc lock. The antenna passes the signal via wires to a near field circuit board which controls the lock motor which turns a lock cam to pressure or release a lock ball. The lock ball triggers the lock ball lever to lock or unlock the lock ring. In this manner, there is now an NFC lock which cannot be cut with bolt cutters.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for mounting a tire onto a wheel. The process comprises positioning the tire in respect to the wheel such that a first arc of the bottom bead extends between the wheel's top and bottom bead seats. Next, two fingers are placed in contact with the bottom bead at locations immediately adjacent to opposing ends of the first arc of the bottom bead. The first finger rotates about the central axis in a rotational direction away from the first arc of the bottom bead while applying a force in a direction of the bottom bead to advance all of the bottom bead below the top bead seat. These steps are repeated with the top bead to advance all of the top bead below the top bead seat. During the process, the first finger and the second finger may not contact any portion of the wheel.

Abstract: Described herein is a Near Field Communication disc lock. The disc lock has a near field communication antenna which receives the near field signal to lock or unlock the disc lock. The antenna passes the signal via wires to a near field circuit board which controls the lock motor which turns a lock cam to pressure or release a lock ball. The lock ball triggers the lock ball lever to lock or unlock the lock ring. In this manner, there is now an NFC lock which cannot be cut with bolt cutters.

Abstract: This specification describes a lock mechanism which can be used as part of a reversible toilet paper holder. The lock mechanism does not rely upon placing any forces on the wall or item to which it is mounted. The lock mechanism contains a lock housing in which a rotational lock moves the lock in and out of its locked position allowing the toilet paper roll to move from dispensing overhead to dispensing underneath.

Abstract: Described herein is a Near Field Communication disc lock. The disc lock has a near field communication antenna which receives the near field signal to lock or unlock the disc lock. The antenna passes the signal via wires to a near field circuit board which controls the lock motor which turns a lock cam to pressure or release a lock ball. The lock ball triggers the lock ball lever to lock or unlock the lock ring. In this manner, there is now an NFC lock which cannot be cut with bolt cutters.

Abstract: Described herein is a process for mounting a tire onto a wheel. The process comprises positioning the tire in respect to the wheel such that a first arc of the bottom bead extends between the wheel's top and bottom bead seats. Next, two fingers are placed in contact with the bottom bead at locations immediately adjacent to opposing ends of the first arc of the bottom bead. The first finger rotates about the central axis in a rotational direction away from the first arc of the bottom bead while applying a force in a direction of the bottom bead to advance all of the bottom bead below the top bead seat. These steps are repeated with the top bead to advance all of the top bead below the top bead seat. During the process, the first finger and the second finger may not contact any portion of the wheel.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for dismounting a tire from a wheel assembly. The method may comprise inserting at least a first finger and a second finger between a top bead of a tire and a top bead seat of a wheel, pulling a portion of at least the top bead past a plane defined by the outer edge of the top bead seat, and moving the first finger in a first rotational direction away from the second finger. Also described herein is a finger for dismounting a tire from a wheel. The finger may comprise at least one roller having two opposing ends, each end connected to a corresponding end of a roller nest of the finger. Also described herein is an apparatus for removing a tire from a wheel. The apparatus may comprise a wheel alignment assembly, a tire dismount assembly, a bead lifter, and a rotation assembly.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for dismounting a tire from a wheel assembly. The method may comprise inserting at least a first finger and a second finger between a top bead of a tire and a top bead seat of a wheel, pulling a portion of at least the top bead past a plane defined by the outer edge of the top bead seat, and moving the first finger in a first rotational direction away from the second finger. Also described herein is a finger for dismounting a tire from a wheel. The finger may comprise at least one roller having two opposing ends, each end connected to a corresponding end of a roller nest of the finger. Also described herein is an apparatus for removing a tire from a wheel. The apparatus may comprise a wheel alignment assembly, a tire dismount assembly, a bead lifter, and a rotation assembly.