Abstract: A translatable carriage exercise machine comprising elongate side rails. A moveable carriage is translatable along the side rails. An upper support surface on the carriage is useable to at least partially support a user. A plurality of elastic tension members can be secured to a bottom of the moveable carriage and are fixable to a plurality of spring anchors near an end of the machine. A pair of handles under elastic tension are directed toward an end of the machine. An upright footbar can be positioned at an end of the machine. A rotational resistance mechanism is integrated in the machine comprising an elongate resistance band having an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The rotational resistance mechanism comprises a resistor comprising a load member. A user can option to utilize one or more of the elastic tension members and/or rotational resistance mechanism during exercise on the machine.

Abstract: A vehicle powered step-up charging device (SUCD). The SUCD can be in a terminal version which plugs in at the terminal end of a vehicle supplied power supply, such as a 7-pin RV socket. Alternatively, the SUCD is an in-line version where it is situated between the vehicle's powerplant and a RV socket. In another alternative, the SUCD is a bottle SUCD version having a form for seating within a bottle holder of a bicycle. In this case, an input line couples to a 12V output on the vehicle. Circuitry inside the bottle SUCD steps up voltage which is then output via an output line for charging one or more devices such as an electric bike during transit on a bike rack. This disclosure includes configurations for delivering the stepped up voltage at an RV socket as well as methods for using terminal, in-line, or bottle SUCDs.

Abstract: Multi-purpose and single function tools for splitting wood, material handling, and a variety of other uses are disclosed for projects around home, at a campground, or at a construction site. The tools are anchored entirely by the hitch receiver of a vehicle, the frame of a trailer, or by various forms of jack stands. The vehicle and jack stand supported wood splitters comprise a blade portion and a fixation portion extending from the blade portion. The blade portion comprises a generally upward facing cut edge. In some forms, the splitter is in the form of a jack stand which can be converted for use as a multi-purpose tool for material handling and other useful functions. Methods of use of the tools are disclosed as well as methods of converting the tool from one mode to another.

Abstract: A sewer cleanout cap characterized by reliable and rapid location underground thereby eliminating time wasted attempting to locate, dig for, repair, or replace standard cleanout caps. The cleanout cap comprises a generally disc shaped threaded cap body having a distal face and a central axis with a drive block extending proximally from a proximal face of the cap body. A first recess can extend into the cap body from the distal face, and a second recess can extend from the distal face into the drive block. A first magnet is generally aligned with the first axis and is fixed and sometimes sealed within the sewer cleanout cap. First magnet fixation approaches include securing the first magnet in a non-corrosive housing, molding the magnet into the cap, securing within in a first recess using friction or adhesives, securing it to a post, or securing the first magnet within deflectable prongs.

Abstract: A translatable carriage exercise machine comprising elongate side rails. A moveable carriage is translatable along the side rails. An upper support surface on the carriage is useable to at least partially support a user. A plurality of elastic tension members can be secured to a bottom of the moveable carriage and are fixable to a plurality of spring anchors near an end of the machine. A pair of handles under elastic tension are directed toward an end of the machine. An upright footbar can be positioned at an end of the machine. A rotational resistance mechanism is integrated in the machine comprising an elongate resistance band having an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The rotational resistance mechanism comprises a resistor comprising a load member. A user can option to utilize one or more of the elastic tension members and/or rotational resistance mechanism during exercise on the machine.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel forms of operable and fixed windows capable of at least one or more of: producing an electrical current utilizing a transparent or semi-transparent solar collecting coating or film on a pane, and selectively changing one or more of opacity and tint of one or more electrochromatic layers in the window. Some embodiments disclose a scaffold assembly to enclose the perimeter of the substrate and one or more transparent solar cells or electrochromatic layers, or transparent solar cells and electrochromatic layers. Various structural and electrical configurations are disclosed satisfying kinematic demands of operable windows. Wired and wireless configurations of the windows are contemplated as are self-powered versions whereby the transparent solar collector or wireless power powers electrochromatic functions. Also disclosed are self-powered and self-contained glaze units with control wirelessly or from user interface controls on an indoor facing pane.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel forms of operable and fixed windows capable of at least one or more of: producing an electrical current utilizing a transparent or semi-transparent solar collecting coating or film on a pane, and selectively changing one or more of opacity and tint of one or more electrochromatic layers in the window. Some embodiments disclose a scaffold assembly to enclose the perimeter of the substrate and one or more transparent solar cells or electrochromatic layers, or transparent solar cells and electrochromatic layers. Various structural and electrical configurations are disclosed satisfying kinematic demands of operable windows. Wired and wireless configurations of the windows are contemplated as are self-powered versions whereby the transparent solar collector or wireless power powers electrochromatic functions. Also disclosed are self-powered and self-contained glaze units with control wirelessly or from user interface controls on an indoor facing pane.

Abstract: A translatable carriage exercise machine comprising elongate side rails. A moveable carriage is translatable along the side rails. An upper support surface on the carriage is useable to at least partially support a user. A plurality of elastic tension members can be secured to a bottom of the moveable carriage and are fixable to a plurality of spring anchors near an end of the machine. A pair of handles under elastic tension are directed toward an end of the machine. An upright footbar can be positioned at an end of the machine. A rotational resistance mechanism is integrated in the machine comprising an elongate resistance band having an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The rotational resistance mechanism comprises a resistor comprising a load member. A user can option to utilize one or more of the elastic tension members and/or rotational resistance mechanism during exercise on the machine.

Abstract: A translatable carriage exercise machine comprising first and second spaced elongate side rails. A moveable carriage translatable along the side rails. An upper support surface on the carriage sized to support the entire posterior trunk of an adult human in supine. A plurality of elastic tension members secured to a bottom of the moveable carriage and fixable to a plurality of spring anchors. An upright footbar positioned at a machine first end. A pair of carriage pulleys fixed at a second end of the exercise apparatus with carriage ropes adjustably fixed to the moveable carriage each looped around respective carriage pulleys. A rotational resistance mechanism comprising an elongate resistance band having an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The rotational resistance mechanism comprising a resistor comprising a load member. A user option to utilize one or more of the elastic tension members and rotational resistance mechanism during exercise.

Abstract: Herein are novel tools for splitting wood and material handling. Disclosed is a vehicle supported wood splitter comprising a blade portion and a fixation portion extending from the blade portion. The blade portion comprises a generally upward facing cut edge situated between a primary deflector face and a secondary deflector face and in one embodiment at least a portion of the fixation portion is sized and shaped to be received in a hitch receiver of a vehicle. In other forms, the blade portion comprises a ball space for seating over a hitch ball. In some forms, the splitter is in the form of a jack stand. Also disclosed is a complementary kindling collection system, a guide system, and splitter device adapted to one or more of casting, machining, and welding. Several methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Herein are novel tools for splitting wood and material handling. Disclosed is a vehicle supported wood splitter comprising a blade portion and a fixation portion extending from the blade portion. The blade portion comprises a generally upward facing cut edge situated between a primary deflector face and a secondary deflector face and in one embodiment at least a portion of the fixation portion is sized and shaped to be received in a hitch receiver of a vehicle. In other forms, the blade portion comprises a ball space for seating over a hitch ball. In some forms, the splitter is in the form of a jack stand. Also disclosed is a complementary kindling collection system, a guide system, and splitter device adapted to one or more of casting, machining, and welding. Several methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel forms of operable and fixed windows capable of at least one or more of: producing an electrical current utilizing a transparent or semi-transparent solar collecting coating or film on a pane, and selectively changing one or more of opacity and tint of one or more electrochromatic layers in the window. Some embodiments disclose a scaffold assembly to enclose the perimeter of the substrate and one or more transparent solar cells or electrochromatic layers, or transparent solar cells and electrochromatic layers. Various structural and electrical configurations are disclosed satisfying kinematic demands of operable windows. Wired and wireless configurations of the windows are contemplated as are self-powered versions whereby the transparent solar collector or wireless power powers electrochromatic functions. Also disclosed are self-powered and self-contained glaze units with control wirelessly or from user interface controls on an indoor facing pane.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sewer cleanout cap that facilitates highly accurate and quick location of a buried or concealed cleanout cap using an electronic locator device. The cleanout cap comprises a circular cap body further comprising a proximal face and a distal face. A circular external radial wall extends between the proximal face and distal face with threads thereon. Extending from the proximal face is a drive block defined laterally by a series of lateral drive flats. The drive block terminates at a proximal drive block face. A first magnet is secured along a central axis on the sewer cleanout cap. In some embodiments the first magnet is secured within a recess within the cap body or drive block. In other embodiments, the first magnet is fixed to the proximal drive block face, a first recess face, or the distal face.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel forms of operable and fixed windows capable of at least one or more of: producing an electrical current utilizing a transparent or semi-transparent solar collecting coating or film on a pane, and selectively changing one or more of opacity and tint of one or more electrochromatic layers in the window. Some embodiments also disclose a robust scaffold assembly utilized to enclose the perimeter of the substrate and one or more transparent solar cells or electrochromatic layers, or transparent solar cells and electrochromatic layers. Various structural and electrical configurations are disclosed to satisfy the kinematic demands of operable windows. Wired and wireless configurations of the windows are contemplated as are self-powered versions whereby the transparent solar collector or wireless power powers the electrochromatic function. Also disclosed are self-powered and self-contained glaze units with wireless control or control from user interface controls on an indoor facing pane.

Abstract: Herein are novel tools for splitting wood and material handling. Disclosed is a vehicle supported wood splitter comprising a blade portion and a fixation portion extending from the blade portion. The blade portion comprises a generally upward facing cut edge situated between a primary deflector face and a secondary deflector face and in one embodiment at least a portion of the fixation portion is sized and shaped to be received in a hitch receiver of a vehicle. In other forms, the blade portion comprises a ball space for seating over a hitch ball. In some forms, the splitter is in the form of a jack stand. Also disclosed is a complementary kindling collection system, a guide system, and splitter device adapted to one or more of casting, machining, and welding. Several methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle supported wood splitter comprising a blade portion and a fixation portion extending from the blade portion. The blade portion comprises a generally upward facing cut edge situated between a primary deflector face and a secondary deflector face and wherein at least a portion of the fixation portion is sized and shaped to be received in a hitch receiver or similar apparatus of a vehicle such as an automobile, RV, camper, trailer, or UTV. Methods of use for various embodiments of the apparatus are described. In preferred embodiments, the wood splitting device is supported entirely by a vehicle's hitch receiver. Also disclosed in various embodiments is a kindling collection system, a guide system, and splitter forms adapted to one or more of casting, machining, and welding.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel forms of operable and fixed windows capable of at least one or more of: producing an electrical current utilizing a transparent or semi-transparent solar collecting coating or film on a pane, and selectively changing one or more of opacity and tint of one or more electrochromatic layers in the window. Some embodiments also disclose a robust scaffold assembly utilized to enclose the perimeter of the substrate and one or more transparent solar cells or electrochromatic layers, or transparent solar cells and electrochromatic layers. Various structural and electrical configurations are disclosed to satisfy the kinematic demands of operable windows. Wired and wireless configurations of the windows are contemplated as are self-powered versions whereby the transparent solar collector or wireless power powers the electrochromatic function. Also disclosed are self-powered and self-contained glaze units with wireless control or control from user interface controls on an indoor facing pane.

Abstract: A wood splitter apparatus comprising a base portion and a leg portion extending upwards from the base portion. An elevated cross member portion extending across the leg portion. A blade portion extending superiorly from the cross member portion. A leading upward edge at a superior aspect of the blade portion for splitting wood. A first splitter surface angled from a second splitter surface inferior to the leading upward edge. A collector portion positioned below the blade portion where the collector portion has a capture space. The collector having a floor face at a bottom of said capture space. The collector portion supported at an angle such that the floor face is sloped defining a high side and a low side where kindling split from a log over the blade portion falls into the high side of the collector portion and gathers on the low side of the collector portion.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel forms of operable and fixed windows capable of at least one or more of: producing an electrical current utilizing a transparent or semi-transparent solar collecting coating or film on a pane, and selectively changing one or more of opacity and tint of one or more electrochromatic layers in the window. Some embodiments also disclose a robust scaffold assembly utilized to enclose the perimeter of the substrate and one or more transparent solar cells or electrochromatic layers, or transparent solar cells and electrochromatic layers. Various structural and electrical configurations are disclosed to satisfy the kinematic demands of operable windows. Wired and wireless configurations of the windows are contemplated as are self-powered versions whereby the transparent solar collector powers the electrochromatic function.

Abstract: Herein are novel tools for splitting wood and material handling. Disclosed is a vehicle supported wood splitter comprising a blade portion and a fixation portion extending from the blade portion. The blade portion comprises a generally upward facing cut edge situated between a primary deflector face and a secondary deflector face and in one embodiment at least a portion of the fixation portion is sized and shaped to be received in a hitch receiver of a vehicle. In other forms, the blade portion comprises a ball space for seating over a hitch ball. In some forms, the splitter is in the form of a jack stand. Also disclosed is a complementary kindling collection system, a guide system, and splitter device adapted to one or more of casting, machining, and welding. Several methods of use are also disclosed.