Abstract: A cord protector detachably securable to an object includes a main body having at least one channel disposed therein that extends along a longitudinal length of the main body. The channel is capable of receiving and securing a cord, line, or tube therein. The cord protector further includes a clamping/gripping/fastening mechanism formed of a pair of oppositely disposed clamping/gripping/fastening arms that extend from opposite sides of the main body. At least a first arm of the clamping/gripping/fastening arms is adjustably positionable and securable relative to a second arm of the clamping/gripping/fastening arms such that a distance between the first and second arms can be varied. The cord protector is capable of being detachably secured to the object by opening the clamping/gripping/fastening arms about the object and clamping the clamping/gripping/fastening arms upon the object.

Abstract: A cord protector detachably securable to an object includes a main body having at least one channel disposed therein that extends along a portion of a longitudinal length of the main body and the channel is capable of receiving and securing a cord, line, or tube therein. The cord protector further includes a clamping/gripping mechanism formed of a pair of oppositely disposed clamping/gripping arms that extend from opposite sides of the main body, which are biased toward one another such that the clamping/gripping arms maintain a substantially closed position at rest. The cord protector is capable of being detachably secured to the object by opening the clamping/gripping arms against the bias and allowing the clamping/gripping arms to return toward the resting position such that they close and clamp upon the object.

Abstract: A cord protector detachably securable to an object includes a main body having at least one channel disposed therein that extends along a portion of a longitudinal length of the main body and the channel is capable of receiving and securing a cord, line, or tube therein. The cord protector further includes a clamping/gripping mechanism formed of a pair of oppositely disposed clamping/gripping arms that extend from opposite sides of the main body, which are biased toward one another such that the clamping/gripping arms maintain a substantially closed position at rest. The cord protector is capable of being detachably secured to the object by opening the clamping/gripping arms against the bias and allowing the clamping/gripping arms to return toward the resting position such that they close and clamp upon the object.

Abstract: A masonry transport assembly for carrying a paver, tile, or quarried stone is disclosed. The masonry transport assembly generally includes a hinged clamping member including a first arm having a first length, a second arm having a second length, a hinge pivotally connecting the first arm and the second arm, a terminal gripping angled end extending from each of the first and second arms and on ends thereof opposite the hinge, a release mechanism secured to at least one of the first arm or the second arm, and, a mounting eyelet connected to at least one of the first arm or the second arm operatively arranged to receive and connect the support member.

Abstract: A masonry transport assembly for carrying a paver, tile, or quarried stone is disclosed. The masonry transport assembly generally includes a hinged clamping member including a first arm having a first length, a second arm having a second length, a hinge pivotally connecting the first arm and the second arm, a terminal gripping angled end extending from each of the first and second arms and on ends thereof opposite the hinge, a release mechanism secured to at least one of the first arm or the second arm, and, a mounting eyelet connected to at least one of the first arm or the second arm operatively arranged to receive and connect the support member.

Abstract: A force damper arranged to progressively arrest a first force imparted by an object moving in a first direction is disclosed. The force damper includes a housing enclosure having a first housing end and a second housing end. The first housing end includes a first connection point, and the second housing end includes an opening. A driving member is disposed within the housing enclosure and includes a first shaft end, a second shaft end, and a shaft therebetween. The first shaft end includes a stop and the second shaft end includes a second connection point. A compressible member is disposed within the housing enclosure between the stop and the opening. The compressible member is formed from a material that at least partially undergoes plastic deformation when the first force is arrested and imparts a second force on the stop toward first housing end.

Abstract: A force damping system progressively arrests a force imparted by an object generally includes a force damper member, a tear-away lanyard, and a force absorbing harness. The force damper member includes a compression member and a sacrificially elongatable member. The compression member is elastically deformable and compressible when the force is imparted, and the sacrificially elongatable member is plastically deformable and elongatable when the force is imparted. The tear-away lanyard includes a first terminal end and a second terminal end and at least a pair of sacrificial tear-away regions disposed between the first and second terminal ends. The force absorbing harness includes a harness connection member capable of connecting at least one of the first terminal or second terminal end of the tear-away lanyard, the harness connection member includes a sacrificial member that is plastically deformable when the force is imparted.

Abstract: A fall arrest apparatus including a force damping subsystem having a damper, a brake release mechanism connected to the force damping subsystem and arranged to trigger when a force having a sufficient magnitude is transmitted to the brake release mechanism, and a brake mechanism including an energy storage device arranged to deploy at least one anchor when the brake release mechanism is triggered. The force is provided by a falling object to the force damping subsystem and the force damping subsystem is arranged to decelerate the falling object after the brake release mechanism is triggered.

Abstract: A fall arrest apparatus including a force damping subsystem having a damper, a brake release mechanism connected to the force damping subsystem and arranged to trigger when a force having a sufficient magnitude is transmitted to the brake release mechanism, and a brake mechanism including an energy storage device arranged to deploy at least one anchor when the brake release mechanism is triggered. The force is provided by a falling object to the force damping subsystem and the force damping subsystem is arranged to decelerate the falling object after the brake release mechanism is triggered.

Abstract: A secure file service includes a cryptographic processor (302, 602) and a secure file system (301, 601). The cryptographic processor is comprised of a trusted microprocessor and a trusted operating system executing on the trusted cryptographic processor. The cryptographic processor includes hardware and software for accessing at least one classified data file from the secure file system, decrypting the classified data file, and serving the classified data file in decrypted form to a secure user processor (402, 502, 702) that has requested the file. The secure file system can be either a single-level secure file system (301) or a multi-level secure file system (601).

Abstract: A hooked plate is pivotally attached to a generally straight plate which is strapped between the user's wrist and forearm with the pivot near the wrist. An elastic strip holds the fingers on a tongue on the outer circumference of the hooked plate. The appliance walls, openings, and the fastening arrangement for the strip to the hooked plate and for attaching the straight plate to the users arm are for enabling self mounting on the hand by the quadriplegic user.