Abstract: A deck for use in construction, the deck comprising: one or more stationary support structure modules including at least a first box tube, a second box tube disposed parallel to the first box tube, and one or more support cross-beams, the one or more stationary support structure modules being configured to removably couple to each other to create a combined support structure being positionable entirely within an edge of a floor of a building: a hoist mounted on the combined support structure such that the hoist is operable to project from inside the edge of the floor to a point beyond the edge of the floor for lifting one or more loads.

Abstract: Glueboard apparatuses, and methods of making glueboard apparatuses, with a substrate and an adhesive layer, and a contrasting region visible on or through the adhesive layer to attract rodents. The contrasting region can be a colored region that is darker than or lighter than surrounding areas of the adhesive layer, and/or can include a raised ring that extends upward from the adhesive layer away from the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus for a split axle includes a split axle of a vehicle with a first shaft and a second shaft. The first shaft includes a sleeve and the second shaft includes an inserted portion that is inserted into the sleeve of the first shaft. The inserted portion is rotatable within the sleeve. The apparatus includes a locking mechanism that includes a locked state and an unlocked state. The first shaft and the second shaft rotate together at a same speed when the locking mechanism is in the locked state and the first shaft and the second shaft rotate independently when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked state.

Abstract: Pest-management apparatuses (e.g., stations), such as, for example, that can be configured to permit a rodent to enter and retrieve a bait and/or become trapped (e.g., via adhesive or a snap-trap).

Abstract: An apparatus for a split axle includes a split axle of a vehicle with a first shaft and a second shaft. The first shaft includes a sleeve and the second shaft includes an inserted portion that is inserted into the sleeve of the first shaft. The inserted portion is rotatable within the sleeve. The apparatus includes a locking mechanism that includes a locked state and an unlocked state. The first shaft and the second shaft rotate together at a same speed when the locking mechanism is in the locked state and the first shaft and the second shaft rotate independently when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked state.

Abstract: Pest-management apparatuses (e.g., stations), such as, for example, that can be configured to permit a rodent to enter and retrieve a bait and/or become trapped (e.g., via adhesive or a snap-trap).

Abstract: Pest-management apparatuses (e.g., stations), such as, for example, that can configured to permit a rodent to enter and retrieve a bait and/or become trapped (e.g., adhesive or a snap-trap).

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a method for making a deck for use in construction.

Abstract: A deck for use in construction, the deck comprising: a stationary support structure including at least a first box tube and a second box tube disposed parallel to the first box tube, the stationary support structure being positionable entirely within an edge of a floor of a building; a bottom plate extending between said first box tube and said second box tube; a first extension member disposed within the first box tube and being operable to retractably extend from the first box tube; a second extension member disposed within the second box tube and being operable to retractably extend from the second box tube; and a platform having one or more wheel structures located along one or more sides of the platform, wherein the one or more wheel structures are comprised of a wheel mount and one or more wheels and the one or more wheels are configured to roll along a top surface of the first box tube and/or a top surface of the second box tube, and wherein the platform is operable to retractably extend at least partl

Abstract: This disclosure includes pest-management assemblies (e.g., capture stations, entrance assemblies, and combinations thereof), such as, for example, those that permit a rodent to enter and become trapped (e.g., via adhesive, a snap-trap, and/or being prevented from exiting the assemblies). For example, some embodiments of the present pest-management assemblies comprise a capture station and an entrance assembly comprising a door having a first end and a second end, an entranceway comprising a sidewall defining an opening through which a pest can enter the capture station, and a lip positioned such that it is interior to the capture station, where the lip of the entranceway has an upper edge disposed farther from a floor of the pest-management assembly than the second end of the door when the door is in the closed configuration, the lip positioned such that the lip does not obstruct the door from moving to the open configuration.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a method for making a deck for use in construction.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a method for making a deck for use in construction.

Abstract: A bed covering device for protecting humans, animals and objects from crawling pests such as bed bugs. The device includes a top component for contacting the top surface of bedding such as a mattress or box spring. The top component includes barrier material suitable for preventing pests from biting humans or animals resting on the bedding. The device further includes a fitted side skirt joined to the periphery of the top component and having a slippery, i.e., low friction, exterior surface that hinders bed bugs and similar pests from climbing up the covered bedding and gaining access to humans, animals, or objects resting atop the bedding. The device may be part of a system including pillow protectors, headboard and/or footboard protectors for preventing contact by traditional bed coverings with walls or bed structures that may be infested by bed bugs.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a deck with a slidable platform such as for use in construction.

Abstract: Pest-management apparatuses (e.g., stations), such as, for example, that can configured to permit a rodent to enter and retrieve a bait and/or become trapped (e.g., adhesive or a snap-trap).

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a deck with a slidable platform such as for use in construction.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a method for making a deck for use in construction.

Abstract: A bed covering device for protecting humans, animals and objects from crawling pests such as bed bugs. The device includes a top component for contacting the top surface of bedding such as a mattress or box spring. The top component includes barrier material suitable for preventing pests from biting humans or animals resting on the bedding. The device further includes a fitted side skirt joined to the periphery of the top component and having a slippery, i.e., low friction, exterior surface that hinders bed bugs and similar pests from climbing up the covered bedding and gaining access to humans, animals, or objects resting atop the bedding. The device may be part of a system including pillow protectors, headboard and/or footboard protectors for preventing contact by traditional bed coverings with walls or bed structures that may be infested by bed bugs.

Abstract: A counter current swimming apparatus having a tank, first and second water propulsion systems and a computer. The tank is adapted to contain water. The first water propulsion system is positioned about a first end of the tank for generating a current in a first direction and the second water propulsion system is positioned about a second end of the tank for generating a current in a second direction opposite the first direction. The computer is operatively connected to the first and second water propulsion systems and configured to cause the first water propulsion system to generate the current in the first direction, and suspend operations of the first water propulsion system and initiate operations of the second water propulsion system to generate the current in the second direction upon receipt of a transition signal from a push plate of the first water propulsion system.