Abstract: A surgical patient support includes a foundation frame, a support top, and a brake system. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The support top is coupled to the first column and the second column for rotation about a top axis extending along the length of the support top. A single-handle unlock for the support top is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is a snow guard comprising a base and a faceplate. The base has a generally flat bottom surface with screw holes for securing the snow guard to a roof surface. The base has sides, triangular in the preferred embodiment, extending upwardly from the bottom surface and a front base support having two angled extensions forming a gap between the two extensions and the triangular sides of the base. The faceplate fits into the gap, thereby assisting in securing the faceplate to the base. The faceplate has a center plate and wings. The wings are angled to increase support against accumulated snow and ice. The base and the faceplate are fastened together by mechanical force, without the need for adhesives or welding.

Abstract: Method, apparatus, and program for high performance design of a project. A goal of the project to meet at least one sustainability criterion is first received. A design strategy is then associated with the goal of the project in accordance with the at least one sustainability criterion. The design strategy is created based on a common design approach. A design task is further associated with the design strategy at each phase of the project in accordance with the at least one sustainability criterion. The design task is created to implement the design strategy. A goal metric for the at least one sustainability criterion at each phase of the project is then dynamically calculated based on information of the project from a database. Eventually, progress of meeting the at least one sustainability criterion is dynamically updated based on the calculated goal metric.