Abstract: A leveler for a window covering is disclosed. A fixed portion is secured to a headrail of a window casing, and moving portion is secured to the window covering. The moving portion is movable upward and downward relative to the fixed portion to allow for vertical adjustment of one end of the window covering relative to the window casing to straighten the window covering in the window.

Abstract: A load-leveling hanging apparatus and a system for suspended lifting of objects are disclosed. The load-leveling hanging apparatus includes a carriage suspended from a line; a hanging beam adapted for attachment of multiple objects at points along the beam; a mechanism for moving the hanging beam relative to the carriage to thereby achieve a level condition; and a level indicator. The mechanism is a rotatable screw. The system includes the load-leveling hanging apparatus and a lifting device. The lifting device includes a drum for winding and unwinding a line; a motor coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto; a guide to direct the line onto the drum; and a controller. The lifting device raises and lowers the suspended hanging apparatus.

Abstract: Methods of preparing a composition from chia seeds are provided. Compositions, including compositions prepared by the presently disclosed methods, and methods regarding selecting chia seeds and administering chia seed extracts are also disclosed.

Abstract: A window covering is disclosed including a headrail spanning a window casing, and an end cap assembly in an end of the headrail. The end cap assembly includes a carriage, a movable portion extensible from a retracted position in the carriage to an extended position protruding at least partially from the carriage, and a mounting bracket coupled to the movable portion and being configured to forcibly contact the window casing and secure the headrail in the window casing. The assembly also includes a cam contacting the movable portion and being configured to move the movable portion from the retracted position to the extended position. The assembly further includes a flange extending from the cam and contacting the movable portion, the flange being configured to maintain the movable portion in position relative to the carriage. The assembly also includes a lever coupled to the cam. Rotation of the lever causes the cam to move the movable portion.

Abstract: A leveler for a window covering is disclosed. A fixed portion is secured to a headrail of a window casing, and moving portion is secured to the window covering. The moving portion is movable upward and downward relative to the fixed portion to allow for vertical adjustment of one end of the window covering relative to the window casing to straighten the window covering in the window.

Abstract: A system for lifting and lowering a load between a position in a room to a position in a storage space above the room is disclosed. The system includes: a first and second beam each attached to an underside or side of two ceiling joists. The first and second beams are installed from below without requiring access above the joists. The system also includes a first vertical frame member connected to and supported by the first beam, a second vertical frame member connected to and supported by the second beam, and a horizontal frame member connected to a top portion of each of vertical frame members. The system also includes a platform for supporting the load and a lifting device for raising and lowering the load.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system to assist in parking a vehicle. The system includes an overhead sensor, a controller adapted to receive instructions from a remote device to set an optimum parking position, and wherein the controller is adapted to display one or more guidelines on a display screen in the vehicle to indicate the position of the vehicle in relation to the optimum parking position.

Abstract: A load-leveling hanging apparatus and a system for suspended lifting of objects are disclosed. The load-leveling hanging apparatus includes a carriage suspended from a line; a hanging beam adapted for attachment of multiple objects at points along the beam; a mechanism for moving the hanging beam relative to the carriage to thereby achieve a level condition; and a level indicator. The mechanism is a rotatable screw. The system includes the load-leveling hanging apparatus and a lifting device. The lifting device includes a drum for winding and unwinding a line; a motor coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto; a guide to direct the line onto the drum; and a controller. The lifting device raises and lowers the suspended hanging apparatus.

Abstract: A fairlead for use with a winch is disclosed. The fairlead includes: a self-reversing screw; a motor for driving the self-reversing screw; and a guide comprising a guide nut and a first guide side and a second guide side. The guide is driven by the self-reversing screw. As a line is coiled onto a winch drum the guide directs the line onto the winch drum. The first guide side and second guide side are detachable from the guide nut and from each other.

Abstract: A fairlead for use with a winch is disclosed. The fairlead includes: a self-reversing screw; a motor for driving the self-reversing screw; and a guide comprising a guide nut and a first guide side and a second guide side. The guide is driven by the self-reversing screw. As a line is coiled onto a winch drum the guide directs the line onto the winch drum. The first guide side and second guide side are detachable from the guide nut and from each other.

Abstract: There is disclosed a system to assist in parking a vehicle. The system includes an overhead sensor, a controller adapted to receive instructions from a remote device to set an optimum parking position, and wherein the controller is adapted to display one or more guidelines on a display screen in the vehicle to indicate the position of the vehicle in relation to the optimum parking position.

Abstract: Embodiments of an air hose accessory storage apparatus are described herein. Various embodiments may include a hose clamp, an accessory mount, a housing, and one or more accessory fittings. The accessory mount may be connected to the hose clamp. The housing may be connected to one or more of the hose clamp and the accessory mount. The housing may include at least one fixed segment, at least one articulating segment, and one or more hinges connecting the articulating segment and the fixed segment. The one or more accessory fittings may correspond to one or more air hose accessories. The one or more accessory fittings may be connected to the accessory mount, the housing, or both. The housing may enclose the accessory fittings.

Abstract: Embodiments of an air hose accessory storage apparatus are described herein. Various embodiments may include a hose clamp, an accessory mount, a housing, and one or more accessory fittings. The accessory mount may be connected to the hose clamp. The housing may be connected to one or more of the hose clamp and the accessory mount. The housing may include at least one fixed segment, at least one articulating segment, and one or more hinges connecting the articulating segment and the fixed segment. The one or more accessory fittings may correspond to one or more air hose accessories. The one or more accessory fittings may be connected to the accessory mount, the housing, or both. The housing may enclose the accessory fittings.

Abstract: An apparatus for more efficiently enabling secure access to an enclosure is described herein. The apparatus may include a wireless transmitter in a selectably opaque container, a wireless transceiver, a GPS receiver, an NFC transmitter and/or receiver, one or more hardware processors, and hardware memory. The hardware memory stores instructions for receiving a current location of the apparatus and comparing that location to a delivery address of the enclosure. As the location is within a certain range of the delivery address the apparatus sends a request to a cloud-based server for a hash digest masking an acceptable input for an access control mechanism associated with the enclosure. The apparatus receives the hash digest and forwards it to the access control mechanism via the wireless transmitter. Computer executable code for handling such tasks, and a cloud-based server for generating the hash digest, are also described herein.

Abstract: An apparatus for more efficiently enabling secure access to an enclosure is described herein. The apparatus may include a wireless transmitter in a selectably opaque container, a wireless transceiver, a GPS receiver, an NFC transmitter and/or receiver, one or more hardware processors, and hardware memory. The hardware memory stores instructions for receiving a current location of the apparatus and comparing that location to a delivery address of the enclosure. As the location is within a certain range of the delivery address the apparatus sends a request to a cloud-based server for a hash digest masking an acceptable input for an access control mechanism associated with the enclosure. The apparatus receives the hash digest and forwards it to the access control mechanism via the wireless transmitter. Computer executable code for handling such tasks, and a cloud-based server for generating the hash digest, are also described herein.