Abstract: An uplift-resisting assembly, connected to a top of a tubular member of a height adjustable structural column, acts to transfer load, particularly uplift loads imposed on the structure to which the column supports, therethrough and into the tubular member. The housing of the assembly is connected to the tubular member, which is connected to a base such as a footing. A threaded rod extends through the housing and into the tubular member. A top plate, connectable to a structure above is attached to the top of the threaded rod. An adjustment nut, threaded onto the threaded rod for adjusting the height of the column is sandwiched between the top of the housing and the top of the tubular member. The adjustment nut bears on the tubular member in compression and bears on the top of the housing during uplift, the uplift being transferred via the housing into the tubular member.

Abstract: An uplift-resisting assembly, connected to a top of a tubular member of a height adjustable structural column, acts to transfer load, particularly uplift loads imposed on the structure to which the column supports, therethrough and into the tubular member. The housing of the assembly is connected to the tubular member, which is connected to a base such as a footing. A threaded rod extends through the housing and into the tubular member. A top plate, connectable to a structure above is attached to the top of the threaded rod. An adjustment nut, threaded onto the threaded rod for adjusting the height of the column is sandwiched between the top of the housing and the top of the tubular member. The adjustment nut bears on the tubular member in compression and bears on the top of the housing during uplift, the uplift being transferred via the housing into the tubular member.

Abstract: A device for washing and storing machinery is provided. This device includes a storage apparatus and a washing apparatus formed integrally with the storage apparatus. The storage apparatus further includes: a housing defining an internal chamber therein; a base attached to the bottom portion of the housing, wherein the base further includes at least one aperture formed therein; a debris tray attached to the base, wherein a portion of the tray is positionable beneath the aperture formed in the base; and a door for gaining access to the internal chamber, wherein the door further includes a floating upper portion and a lower portion connected to the base. The washing apparatus further includes: a plurality of directional sprayers, wherein the plurality of directional sprayers are located within the housing and the base; and plumbing for connecting the plurality of sprayers to one another and to a source of pressurized fluid.

Abstract: A device for washing and storing machinery is provided. This device includes a storage apparatus and a washing apparatus formed integrally with the storage apparatus. The storage apparatus further includes: a housing defining an internal chamber therein; a base attached to the bottom portion of the housing, wherein the base further includes at least one aperture formed therein; a debris tray attached to the base, wherein a portion of the tray is positionable beneath the aperture formed in the base; and a door for gaining access to the internal chamber, wherein the door further includes a floating upper portion and a lower portion connected to the base. The washing apparatus further includes: a plurality of directional sprayers, wherein the plurality of directional sprayers are located within the housing and the base; and plumbing for connecting the plurality of sprayers to one another and to a source of pressurized fluid.

Abstract: A compression bone screw device for fixating a fractured bone. The device includes a constant compression lag screw, a side plate having a moveable rollerball for receipt of the lag screw and a compression member engageable with the lag screw and rollerball to impart a constant compressive force across the bone fracture.

Abstract: A compression bone screw device for fixating a fractured bone. The device includes a constant compression lag screw, a side plate having a moveable rollerball for receipt of the lag screw and a compression member engageable with the lag screw and rollerball to impart a constant compressive force across the bone fracture.