Abstract: The subject matter described herein is directed to molecularly engineered brush-like graft copolymer elastomers and applications thereof. The developed formulation platform is based on the synthesis of brush-like graft copolymer networks with engineered macromolecular architecture composed of brush-like polymers, such as combs and bottlebrush polymers, and block copolymers composed of combinations of brush and linear blocks, with capability of bearing desired chemical functionalities, for example, brush side-chains, chain-ends, and/or brush backbone.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for the installation/removal of a vehicular component (100), such as a wheel adaptor/spacer. The apparatus (10) includes a support structure (20) and a mounting head (40). The support structure (20) is height adjustable. The mounting head (40) includes an arm assembly (41) which is longitudinally extendable, and, which is rotatably connected to the support structure (20). Mounting brackets (48, 49) are attached to each end of the arm assembly (41) which are adapted to releasably engage the vehicular component (100).