Abstract: A folding knife includes a blade having a tang. The tang has a cylindrical wall defining a pivot hole. A bearing counter bore pocket is disposed in at least one side of the tang. At least one bearing is disposed in the bearing counter bore pocket. An axis lock pin is slidingly mounted within slots in either side of a handle. At least one axis lock spring applies a spring bias between the handle and the axis lock pin, pressing the axis lock pin against an outside edge of the tang to transmit a force of the spring bias to the bearing perpendicular to a blade pivot axis to set a manual blade opening force.

Abstract: An adjustable support structure for supporting an object adjacent to a building, includes a first support assembly and a second support assembly telescopically connected. One of the first support assembly and the second support assembly includes at least one upwardly extending leg member and is configured to be positioned on a surface substantially perpendicular to the at least one leg member. The other of the first support assembly and the second support assembly includes a top support plate configured to support an object adjacent to the building, and is adjustable between a plurality of vertical positions relative to the surface. The adjustable support structure may also include at least one component connected to one of the first and second support assemblies to add lateral support and enhanced aesthetics.

Abstract: A multiple purpose pocket tool having an elongated housing defining an open cavity, a plurality of elongated ancillary tools pivotally attached to one end of the housing at their proximal ends, and an elongated cover plate pivotally attached to the opposite end of the housing. Each of the ancillary tools includes a slot formed transversely across the top and bottom edges thereof, adjacent their proximal ends. The cover plate includes a downwardly extending flange which engages one of the slots formed in each of the tools when positioned in its terminal closed position, thereby locking the tools in place. The cover plate further includes a protrusion formed on the inwardly facing surface of one of its sidewalls which engages an aperture formed through the corresponding sidewall of the housing when in either its terminal open or closed position, thereby locking the cover plate in such position.

Abstract: A removable conveyor disposed between the scale platform of an airline check-in and the main conveyor system for transporting luggage to be loaded on an airplane. The portable conveyor is constructed of lightweight materials, such as aluminum, and is easily manipulated by the check-in counter attendant. In one embodiment the removable conveyor is pivotally attached to a side rail of the main conveyor so that it may be easily moved by the attendant between the horizontal working position and the vertical storage position. A locking mechanism is provided to secure the movable conveyor in the storage position.