Abstract: A storage rack with a spring device has a bracket constructed to be fixed to a vertical surface, and a frame oriented substantially parallel to the vertical surface which is pivotably connected to the bracket. The bracket and the frame have one or more attachment locations for pivotably connecting to opposite ends of the spring device. The frame has at least one mounting location for releasably attaching at least one object support. The spring device is constructed to generate a lift force to deploy the frame and an object supported by the at least one object support to a substantially horizontal storage position. The lift force may be tuned by adjusting the connection of the spring device between the pivotable connections with the bracket or the frame.

Abstract: A hitch arrangement includes a hitch member, coupled to a towing vehicle. The hitch member is positionable in a stored position and in a deployed position and conforms to a contour of the rear end of the vehicle when in the stored position.

Abstract: A hanger/dryer device causes rapid drying of a wet wetsuit while providing a superior hanging arrangement for the wetsuit, which minimizes stress and lessens deterioration of the wetsuit's neoprene materials.

Abstract: A hitch arrangement includes a hitch member, coupled to a towing vehicle. The hitch member is positionable in a stored position and in a deployed position and conforms to a contour of the rear end of the vehicle when in the stored position.

Abstract: A safe and stackable molded plastic chair having a structurally reinforced molded plastic body portion comprised of an integral seat and back rest employing generally curvilinear lines. An integral molded plastic mounting boss, having a hole formed therethrough, is formed on each corner of the seat. An arch-shaped, tubular plastic leg element having two legs is attached to each side of the seat by bolts inserted through the holes in the bosses. The bolt head seats in a recess formed in the boss. The bolt engages an arcuately shaped combination brace and fastener element situated with the tubular leg adjacent each mounting boss. During assembly, the brace and fastener element is positioned within the tubular leg by a removable, elongated magnetic or threaded rod until the bolt is sufficiently tight to draw the leg against the boss. The rod is removed leaving no exposed mounting hardware. A plug is inserted in the open end of each leg and a plastic sleeve covers the plug and leg end.

Abstract: A series of enhancements to a digitizing pad, information overlay and input selector, which are used as input devices for many computer-aided design programs, eliminating operator fatigue caused by conflicting lighting requirements, viewing levels and focusing distances required for the digitizing pad and computer screen. The use of fluorescent color for symbols on the information overlay, illuminated by black light, provides an information overlay which can be used in the same low light which is best for computer screen reading and which closely simulates the background and contrast of the computer screen. The active area of the input selector, called the window, is also outlined in fluorescent color to facilitate use in the low light environment. The information overlay is viewed through a mirror which can be adjusted to the same height as the computer screen.