Abstract: A device and method for lifting (hereinafter referred to as “jacking”) a vehicle is disclosed. The device engages with the vehicle and consists of a plurality of legs of differing lengths that are each free to rotate independently of one another and about an axis or a plurality of axes (hereinafter referred to as the “pivot axis” or the “pivot axes”). Each leg has one end (hereinafter referred to as the “pivotable end”) that is oriented more closely to the pivot axis and an opposite end (hereinafter referred to as the “free end”) that is oriented more away from the pivot axis. Additionally, each leg has a fully retracted or stowed position and a fully extended position.

Abstract: Aluminum alloys are provided that can comprise boron and vanadium and high amounts of titanium and zirconium. The aluminum alloys described herein can exhibit superior tensile properties at both room temperature and elevated temperatures and still maintain desirable ductility. The aluminum alloys can be used in applications where resistance to fatigue and breakdown at elevated temperatures is desirable, which includes applications in the aerospace and aeronautical fields.

Abstract: A removably attachable device for removably attaching a cigar to a magnetically attractable object is disclosed. In one embodiment, the device utilizes a plurality of magnetically attractable members for removably attaching the device to the cigar and for removably attaching the cigar to a magnetically attractable object. In one embodiment, the device consists of a conformable, band-like member with a plurality of magnetically attractable members secured to the conformable, band-like member, the magnetically attractable members having the spacing such that when the conformable, band-like member is conformed around the circumference of a cigar, the magnetically attractable members are positioned relative to one another such that they are pulled towards each other through their magnetic attraction to one another, causing the conformable, band-like member to impart a securing force around the circumference of the cigar, thus securing the cigar.

Abstract: Aluminum alloys are provided that can comprise boron and vanadium and high amounts of titanium and zirconium. The aluminum alloys described herein can exhibit superior tensile properties at both room temperature and elevated temperatures and still maintain desirable ductility. The aluminum alloys can be used in applications where resistance to fatigue and breakdown at elevated temperatures is desirable, which includes applications in the aerospace and aeronautical fields.