Abstract: An air interface plane (AIP) of a radio frequency (RF) aperture includes: a circuit board having a first side and a second side opposite the first side; and a matrix of tapered elements arranged on the first side of the circuit board and secured to the circuit board, the matrix of tapered elements cooperating to at least one of receive or transmit an over-the-air RF signal. Suitably, each tapered element of the matrix has: a central hub extending along a longitudinal axis from a hub base which is proximate to the first side of the circuit board to an apex of the tapered element which is distal from the first side of the first circuit board; and a plurality of arms extending from the central hub at the apex of the tapered element, each of the plurality of arms including a first portion that projects the arm radially away from the longitudinal axis and a second portion that projects the arm longitudinally toward the first side of the circuit board.

Abstract: A stop for stopping moving articles on a conveyor system is disclosed. The stop has a base and a stop arm, which are operable to stop the moving object. The stop arm is rotatable about a location on the base and is translatable generally perpendicular to the conveyor. An actuator arm is coupled to the stop arm to regulate the movement of the stop arm. A cam follower is coupled to the actuator arm to rotate said actuator arm. A linkage is rotatably mounted to said stop arm and slidably mounted to the base to control the movement of the stop arm.

Abstract: A storage system for a motor vehicle having a floor includes a plurality of retainer brackets adapted to be secured to the floor, and a base having a body and a plurality of mounting brackets attached to the body. The body has first and second inclined tracks. The mounting brackets are engageable with the retainer brackets so as to secure the base to the floor. At least one of the mounting brackets is moveable with respect to the body so that the at least one mounting bracket may be engaged with a respective retainer bracket after the body is positioned with respect to the floor. Furthermore, the storage system includes a movable storage unit having a plurality of wheels that are engageable with the tracks.

Abstract: A non-rotatable ashtray for use with a console assembly adapted to be located between the front passenger seat and the driver seat of an automotive vehicle, the console being convertible to provide alternately an auxiliary seat for a third front passenger, and an armrest for the front seat passenger and the vehicle driver, the console including a lower portion that may be tilted forwardly to expose a storage bin and an ashtray situated on a stationary housing portion for the console and an ashtray cover that is adapted to be rotated about a fixed axis to a closed position upon rotation of the lower console portion to the position it assumes when the console functions as an armrest.

Abstract: A console assembly for use with a pair of seats in the forward passenger compartment of an automotive vehicle including a seatback portion that may be positioned in a contiguous fashion between the seatbacks of the front seat assemblies and pivoted to a generally horizontal position to provide an armrest, and an auxiliary seat having a second lower portion normally positioned below the seatback portion when the latter assumes a generally horizontal position, the second lower portion being pivotally mounted on a housing member secured to the vehicle body structure and adjustable forward to an inverted position, the second lower portion having a cup retaining portion and a storage bin portion arranged in transverse, side-by-side relationship whereby the cup retaining portion and the storage bin are located for easy access by a vehicle driver or passenger.

Abstract: A friction detent apparatus includes a resistance washer having a planar circular body with a central portion fixedly mounted to a pivot rod attached to a support structure, the body having a first arcuate friction contact surface spaced a first predetermined distance from the central portion and a second arcuate friction contact surface spaced a second greater predetermined distance from the central portion, a first detent nub formed on the first contact surface and a second detent nub formed on the second contact surface. First and second follower pins are fixedly mounted on a device pivotally mounted on the pivot rod for engaging the first and second friction surfaces respectively. The pins move along the friction surfaces as the device is rotated relative to the pivot rod and the detent nubs releasably retain the pins in an "end of travel" position.