Abstract: A series of improved service extension supports have a large capacity profile which generally provides at least a partially restricted or variable restriction enclosure which facilitates the ability of the user to re-use the support, with either simple manipulation of the service extensions or optionally destructively or non-destructively secure the service extensions into the support. In a first embodiment, the support is a generally planar member having openings which can support either a commercially available grip tie or an integral grip tie structure. In a second embodiment, an open curved support is supported by a planar lower support having deep openings to enhance the ability of tie bands to more effectively secure a wide range of service extensions from few in number to many in number.

Abstract: A communication system is provided which can be realized in a number of ways to facilitate baggage tracking and recovery. In the most rudimentary realization, the traveler receives a signal from transmitters placed in the baggage which can identify the presence of each item of baggage by a code number which may show either as the code number or as a user supplied personal designator for a particular item of luggage. The transmitter is inexpensive and low power but works well in the aircraft environment and causes no interference with aircraft control, communication or navigation equipment. Advanced versions of the invention include programmability and transponder control as well as enhanced audio signaling also include structure which can sense an aircraft environment based upon pressure, vibration and acceleration to provide control to portable electronic devices in response to sensing the take-off, cruise and landing conditions.

Abstract: A communication system is provided which can be realized in a number of ways to facilitate baggage tracking and recovery. In the most rudimentary realization, the traveler receives a signal from transmitters placed in the baggage which can identify the presence of each item of baggage by a code number which may show either as the code number or as a user supplied personal designator for a particular item of luggage. The transmitter is inexpensive and low power but works well in the aircraft environment and causes no interference with aircraft control, communication or navigation equipment. Advanced versions of the invention include programmability and transponder control as well as enhanced audio signaling also include structure which can sense an aircraft environment based upon pressure, vibration and acceleration to provide control to portable electronic devices in response to sensing the take-off, cruise and landing conditions.

Abstract: An improved conduit has a cross sectional profile which generally provides an elongate support structure having at least one anchoring structure extending from the support structure to engage any groove on a base board structure to enable the conduit to be “snapped” into a place of consistent support. Generally, the conduit will be pushed down directly against the support structure to enable the support structure to either become anchored or to flex against and secure the engagement of the anchoring structure. A flange portion support structure extends from a conduit portion and has an offset with respect to at least a portion of the conduit portion and the flange portion to form an accommodation for stacking adjacent ones of the conduit.

Abstract: A communication system is provided which can be realized in a number of ways to facilitate baggage tracking and recovery. In the most rudimentary realization, the traveler receives a signal from transmitters placed in the baggage which can identify the presence of each item of baggage by a code number which may show either as the code number or as a user supplied personal designator for a particular item of luggage. The transmitter is inexpensive and low power but works well in the aircraft environment and causes no interference with aircraft control, communication or navigation equipment. Advanced versions of the invention include programmability and transponder control as well as enhanced audio signalling.

Abstract: An improved conduit has a cross sectional profile which generally provides an elongate support structure having at least one anchoring structure extending from the support structure to engage any groove on a base board structure to enable the conduit to be "snapped" into a place of consistent support. Generally, the conduit will be pushed down directly against the support structure to enable the support structure to either become anchored or to flex against and secure the engagement of the anchoring structure. A variety of embodiments take advantage of the widest variety of corner configurations in order to provide the widest applicability of the conduit. A tool is disclosed to facilitate installation of the conduit.

Abstract: An improved conduit has a cross sectional profile which generally provides an elongate support structure having at least one anchoring structure extending from the support structure to engage any groove on a base board structure to enable the conduit to be "snapped" into a place of consistent support. Generally, the conduit will be pushed down directly against the support structure to enable the support structure to either become anchored or to flex against and secure the engagement of the anchoring structure. A variety of embodiments take advantage of the widest variety of corner configurations in order to provide the widest applicability of the conduit.

Abstract: A length controller (20) and method of use for adjusting the effective length of a flexible line (23), wherein the flexible line (23) is fixed at both ends and is used for hanging objects such as pictures (62), mirrors, and the like from a wall or other supporting structure. The controller (20) comprises a body (22) having first and second line engaging means. A rotor (24) is rotatably connected to the body (22), and has a first line receiving slot (26). A ratcheting means permits the rotor (24) to rotate in one direction only relative to the body (22). The flexible line (23) is inserted into first and second line engaging means (28, 30) and the first line receiving slot (26). The rotor (24) is then turned to decrease the effective length of the flexible line (23). A ratchet disengaging means releases the ratchet means and enables an increase in the effective length of the flexible line (23).

Abstract: Flanged conduit and flanged insulation for anchoring electric wires along a wall and floor is shown for use by inserting the flange into a preexisting gap.