Abstract: A solar-powered enclosure having solar energy system for powering an electrical subsystem is disclosed. The electrical subsystem may include lighting elements for illuminating the enclosure and the area around the enclosure in a decorative and functional manner.

Abstract: A solar light has a main housing, a solar housing, and a light housing. The solar housing and the light housing are each coupled to and independently adjustable relative to the main housing to provide increased flexibility in placement, orientation, and configuration of the light. A support member on the main housing is designed for connection to stakes, risers, surface mounts, and other mounting means, to provide further increased flexibility in use of the light.

Abstract: A safer and more decorative bench system comprising a plurality of ends, a seat supported by the ends, and a lighting system for providing illumination is provided.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of selling articles of manufacture. The method comprises an electronic communication system to identify one or more articles of manufacture, from at least one manufacturing entity, which are available for purchase by a plurality of potential purchasers and identify pricing milestones in each of a manufacturing phase and a distribution phase, corresponding to a change in commercial risk. Determining a separate price for each pricing milestone to establish a range of prices for the selected articles of manufacture and making conditional offers for sale to potential purchasers at each pricing milestone, with the conditional offers specifying at least a minimum number of articles which must be ordered in aggregate before the conditional offer becomes binding upon a manufacturing entity. Communicating with potential purchasers and aggregating commercial commitments for each pricing milestone, corresponding to a period of availability, thereby selling one or more articles of manufacture.

Abstract: A solar light is provided which includes a solar panel to convert solar energy to electrical energy to recharge a battery. A hinge allows a solar collector unit to pivot and rotate to allow positioning in a wide variety of angles. This enables the solar collector unit to be positioned perpendicular or more nearly perpendicular to sunlight rays while charging. A variety of hinges may be utilized, including a mono-axial hinge, a bi-axial hinge, a spherical hinge, or any other type of universal joint.

Abstract: A coiled hose storage cabinet is disclosed. The storage cabinet has a back portion, side portions connected to the back portion, and a front portion hingedly connected to the back portion. The cabinet includes an interior U-shaped storage channel for receiving and storing a length of coiled hose.