Abstract: A retracting keyboard and monitor platform is provided. By using a lift mechanism a monitor is lifted, vertically, from the back of the desk. When a user is done the screen retracts and disappears. Installation of the device requires that an opening be cut in the back of the desk. One advantage to this concept is the increased work surface. Also, when a flat panel monitor is used a minimum of leg space is lost on the underside of the desk.

Abstract: A weight training apparatus is particularly designed to exercise the lower limbs, and primarily intended to improve a track athlete's performance from the starting blocks. The apparatus includes independent, adjustable sliding foot supports that are coupled to a resistance mechanism. The athlete faces a shoulder support with his or her shoulders against the support and places his or her feet on the foot supports, such that pushing on each foot mount causes force to be transferred between the shoulder support and the corresponding foot supports.