Abstract: A portable lifting machine is disclosed for lifting and transporting loads. The machine may include a base supporting a mast having a plurality of telescoping portions pivotally attached to the base for movement between vertical, angled, and stored positions. A load lifting assembly, including a lift support and a lifting mechanism such as a winch, may be operable to raise and lower the telescoping portions. A pair of base legs and a pair of outrigger legs may be pivotally coupled to the base to provide adjustable stability, with each leg positionable and lockable in multiple orientations. The base may include frame rails with wheels at opposite ends to permit rolling movement and forklift engagement. Dust shields and a mast hold-down mechanism may protect and secure the telescoping portions during use or transport. The lifting machine provides a compact, reconfigurable structure suitable for safe lifting in various environments.

Abstract: A machining tool is disclosed having an integrated hazard detection and mitigation system to protect an operator from accidental contact with a working element such as a blade or bit. The tool includes a hazard detection system configured to track the position or movement of a human body part relative to the working element in horizontal and vertical directions. A controller processes sensor outputs to identify hazardous conditions and, when detected, activates a hazard mitigation system. The hazard mitigation system employs a scissor linkage assembly and a retraction mechanism operable to rapidly move the working element from a deployed position above a work surface to a retracted position below the work surface. In certain embodiments, the retraction mechanism includes a spring biasing the working element downward and a latch, such as an electromagnet or mechanical latch assembly, that selectively restrains the spring until release is triggered.

Abstract: A portable lifting machine is provided including a rollable base, a base post extending upward from the rollable base, a mast pivotally attached to the base post at a pivot point, and a load lifting assembly attached to the mast and selectively operable to lift a load. The rollable base may include a plurality of legs selectively rotatable about the base between an inward orientation and an outward orientation. The pivoting of the mast on the base post and the rotatability of the plurality of legs on the base can allow the portable lifting machine to move to an orientation where it can be rolled through doorways or other confined spaces.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to a support device for a cancer therapy catheter or injection line. In an embodiment, a medical device support stand is included having a vertical frame member and an adjustable height support arm, wherein the adjustable height support arm is configured to be removably attached to the vertical frame member at varying heights thereon. The support stand also includes a support leg, wherein the support leg is configured to be removably attached to a bottom portion of the vertical frame member. The adjustable height support arm can be configured to engage with a body member of a medical device and retain the same in a vertical orientation. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Systems and methods for luggage systems are provided. The luggage systems and methods include a luggage housing assembly having a front housing portion and a rear housing portion connected to the front housing portion by a hinge. The luggage systems and methods include a set of wheels mounted to the luggage housing assembly. The luggage systems and methods can include a rechargeable power supply assembly that includes a housing component and a battery module casing configured to receive a rechargeable battery module. The luggage systems and methods can include a compression pad subsystem configured to compress contents of the luggage within the housing portions.

Abstract: A method of operating a circuit having a capacitor and a load that are connectable to, and disconnetable from, a voltage source by an electronically controllable switch, the method includes charging the capacitor by raising a voltage across the capacitor from an initial voltage value and at a constant rate by controlling the switch to supply current to the capacitor at a constant current supply rate that is selected to avoid damage to the switch, and then operating the switch to supply current from the voltage source to the capacitor when the voltage across the capacitor reaches the voltage source's voltage.

Abstract: Systems and methods for luggage systems are provided. The luggage systems and methods include a luggage housing assembly having a front housing portion and a rear housing portion connected to the front housing portion by a hinge. The luggage systems and methods include a set of wheels mounted to the luggage housing assembly. The luggage systems and methods can include a rechargeable power supply assembly that includes a housing component and a battery module casing configured to receive a rechargeable battery module. The luggage systems and methods can include a compression pad subsystem configured to compress contents of the luggage within the housing portions.

Abstract: A table saw dust deflection system as disclosed herein may include a table saw, and a saw dust chute having a main receptacle and a dust exhaust channel. The saw dust chute may improve the collection of sawdust from a table saw. The table saw may include a worksurface and a saw blade extending partially through the worksurface and including an axis. The main receptacle may be shaped to receive a portion of the saw blade and may include a forward upper edge. The dust exhaust channel may include an exhaust channel opening with a forward exhaust channel edge positioned less than 90 degrees from a forwardmost cutting point of the saw blade relative to the axis of the saw blade. The forwardmost cutting point may be defined at a forward intersection point between the saw blade and the worksurface.

Abstract: A tooling system is disclosed for wood or metal working including a working element, and a work piece engagement surface at least partially surrounding, positioned adjacent to, or positioned proximate to, the working element, the work piece feedable toward the working element or the working element feedable across the work piece when the work piece is positioned against or supported by the work piece engagement surface; wherein the work piece engagement surface includes a low friction and/or non-stick coating. The workpiece engagement surface may be roughened up such that it has an average surface roughness (RA) of between about 1 micrometer and about 4 micrometers to facilitate its adhesion with the low friction coating while providing a low friction coating with a low coefficient of kinetic friction.

Abstract: A band saw is disclosed that includes a frame, a guide wheel, and a blade disposed around the guide wheel. A guide wheel chassis can be movably disposed on the frame, the guide wheel rotatably disposed on the guide wheel chassis. The band saw can include a blade tension adjustment assembly including a tensioning motor, wherein operation of the tensioning motor produces movement of the guide wheel chassis and the guide wheel relative to the frame to adjust the tension of the blade. A tension gauge can be positioned to determine a tension in the blade, and a controller can be communicated with the tensioning motor and the tension gauge, the controller operable to receive tension data from the tension gauge and control operation of the tensioning motor based on the tension data to control the tension of the blade.

Abstract: Systems and methods for luggage systems are provided. The luggage systems and methods include a luggage housing assembly having a front housing portion and a rear housing portion connected to the front housing portion by a hinge. The luggage systems and methods include a set of wheels mounted to the luggage housing assembly. The luggage systems and methods can include a rechargeable power supply assembly that includes a housing component and a battery module casing configured to receive a rechargeable battery module. The luggage systems and methods can include a compression pad subsystem configured to compress contents of the luggage within the housing portions.

Abstract: A work holding device includes a first jaw piece having an elongated first connection member for connecting the work holding device to a support. The first connection member defines a first passage. A second jaw piece has an elongated second connection member positionable within the first passage. The second connection member defines a second passage in communication with the first passage. A spindle assembly movably couples the second jaw piece to the first jaw piece. The spindle assembly is configured to move the second jaw piece with respect to the first jaw piece to create a clamping pressure when an object is placed between the first jaw piece and the second jaw piece.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a drift scooter, including: handlebars operatively coupled to a front wheel and mounted from a scooter body; first and second legs extending from the scooter body; first and second castered rear wheels mounted from the respective first and second legs; and first and second foot platforms operatively coupled with the respective first and second castered rear wheels wherein the first and second foot platforms pivot. The first and second rear wheels are adjusted in response to pivoting of the respective first and second foot platforms.