Abstract: Retaining brackets to fixedly secure either a singular modular shelving unit or multiple modular shelving units are disclosed. The retaining brackets can prevent modular shelves from dislodging, by positioning the retaining bracket such that an opening on the retaining bracket aligns with a mounting location on a vertical member of the modular shelving unit, and a distance between a retaining surface of the retaining bracket and a top surface of the modular shelf is small enough to prevent dislodging of the modular shelf when the retaining bracket is installed. The retaining surface of the retaining brackets can vary depending on the configuration used to retain the modular shelf, as well as the embodiment of the retaining bracket used.

Abstract: Retaining brackets to fixedly secure either a singular modular shelving unit or multiple modular shelving units are disclosed. The retaining brackets can prevent modular shelves from dislodging, by positioning the retaining bracket such that an opening on the retaining bracket aligns with a mounting location on a vertical member of the modular shelving unit, and a distance between a retaining surface of the retaining bracket and a top surface of the modular shelf is small enough to prevent dislodging of the modular shelf when the retaining bracket is installed. The retaining surface of the retaining brackets can vary depending on the configuration used to retain the modular shelf, as well as the embodiment of the retaining bracket used.

Abstract: A light fixture may include a light engine, a housing, and a mounting clip, and the light engine may include a mounting substrate, at least one light source, and at least one electronics board. The mounting clip may mount the at least one light source and the at least one electronics board on the mounting substrate, and the mounting clip may also mount the light engine on the housing. The light fixture may include an end cap that is removably attached to an end of the housing of the light fixture. In some cases, the light fixture may include a mounting system that includes at least one of a mounting bracket or an alignment bracket.

Abstract: A stool comprises a height-adjustable seat. The seat is coupled to a stem of the stool using a ball and socket mechanism. The ball and socket mechanism enables the seat to be tiltable up to 20 degrees in all directions about a vertical axis. The ball and socket mechanism aids in providing the seated individual with an increased range of motion. The range of tiltable motion can be adjusted using an adjustment member.

Abstract: A chair has a seat portion and a leg portion. The seat portion and the leg portion are joined by a structure that allows that seat portion to wobble relative to the leg portion. The structure can include one or more resilient member to create the wobble and one or more motion restrictor member to limit the amount of wobble or prevent wobble.

Abstract: A chair has a seat portion and a leg portion. The seat portion and the leg portion are joined by a structure that allows that seat portion to wobble relative to the leg portion. The structure can including one or more resilient member to create the wobble and one or more motion restrictor member to limit the amount of wobble or prevent wobble.

Abstract: A stool comprises a height-adjustable seat. The seat is coupled to a stem of the stool using a ball and socket mechanism. The ball and socket mechanism enables the seat to be tiltable up to 20 degrees in all directions about a vertical axis. The ball and socket mechanism aids in providing the seated individual with an increased range of motion. The range of tiltable motion can be adjusted using an adjustment member.

Abstract: A method provides a layer of a first liquid on a first area of a surface using an elongate applicator, an elongate gap being formed between the applicator and the surface, the gap being filled with an elongate globule of the first liquid, and an amount of a second liquid being arranged in contact with the applicator and with the globule, the first liquid and the second liquid being immiscible and the first area having a higher wettability for the first liquid than for the second liquid. The method includes applying a relative motion between the applicator and the surface, wherein the amount of second liquid being arranged only on a trailing side of the applicator.

Abstract: The invention is a hovercraft with multiple lift chambers which are operable independently of each other. Independently-operable pivot arm assemblies connect each lift chamber to the hovercraft main body, and his gives the hovercraft the ability to travel over uneven surfaces, traverse obstacles that would block conventional hovercrafts, and climb or descend even severe inclines. The hovercraft also includes side thrusters which allow it to maintain its vertical position on an incline while traveling laterally across the incline.

Abstract: The invention is a hovercraft with multiple lift chambers which are operable independently of each other. Independently-operable pivot arm assemblies connect each lift chamber to the hovercraft main body, and his gives the hovercraft the ability to travel over uneven surfaces, traverse obstacles that would block conventional hovercrafts, and climb or descend even severe inclines. The hovercraft also includes side thrusters which allow it to maintain its vertical position on an incline while traveling laterally across the incline.

Abstract: A method provides a layer of a first liquid on a first area of a surface using an elongate applicator, an elongate gap being formed between the applicator and the surface, the gap being filled with an elongate globule of the first liquid, and an amount of a second liquid being arranged in contact with the applicator and with the globule, the first liquid and the second liquid being immiscible and the first area having a higher wettability for the first liquid than for the second liquid. The method includes applying a relative motion between the applicator and the surface, wherein the amount of second liquid being arranged only on a trailing side of the applicator.

Abstract: The invention is a drawer face converter module for converting a flush mount desk drawer to an overlapping desk drawer. The desk drawer is disposed in a drawer opening having a width and a height. The drawer face converter module includes (i) a forward portion having a width which is between about ½ inch and about 1 inch greater than the width of the drawer opening and a height which is between about ½ inch and about 1 inch greater than the height of the drawer opening, and (ii) a rearward portion having a width between about 1/16 inch and about 1/4 inch less than the width of the drawer opening, a height between about 1/16 inch and about ¼ inch less than the height of the drawer opening and a depth between about ? inch and about 1 inch.

Abstract: A lightwire segment in the form of an elongated substrate frame composed of a flat flexible thin elongated sheet of plastic dielectric material having a copper film laminated on at least one side; a plurality of cavities longitudinally spaced along the elongated substrate, a LED diode having first and second contacts embedded in each of the cavities of the substrate; the copper film on one side of the substrate defining two interconnects separated by a dielectric space, one interconnect having a tab bonded to the first contact of each LED diode, and the other interconnect having a tab bonded to the second contact of each LED diode. A lightwire made from a plurality of segments that are bonded together in series or parallel. A micropackage made from a substrate frame composed of a flat flexible thin sheet of plastic dielectric material having a copper film laminated on one side defining rows and columns of component sites separated from one another by thin webs to be readily detached from the substrate frame.

Abstract: A micropackage, an interposer, in which a flexible dielectric plastic substrate composed of a dielectric layer with a layer of conductive film (copper) on one surface is photo-imaged to define at least two electrical interconnects each including a tab formed in the copper film. The interconnects extend out over the edges of the plastic substrate in at least two directions to form at least two flanges. A cavity is formed in the plastic substrate such that the tabs of the at least two interconnects extend into said cavity. An electrical device or an electro mechanical device having contacts is received in the cavity of the plastic substrate with its contacts engaged with and bonded to the tabs of the interconnects. The method of making, and the use of the interposer in a further substrate, e.g. a PCB, that contains electrical connections or circuitry to which the interposer is connected to by the flanges.

Abstract: A micropackage including a substrate composed of a flexible plastic material having laminated on opposite sides thereof films of a conductive metal. A cavity is formed in the substrate with the laminated film on a first side having at least one tab projecting into the cavity. An LED having a first contact is positioned in the cavity of the substrate with the tab bonded to the first contact. The LED has a second contact that is bonded to one of the film on the opposite, second side of the substrate and a second tab defined by the film on the first side of the substrate. A dome of transparent material is adhered to the first side of the substrate covering the LED on the first side of the substrate. A method for making the micropackage. A data display using the micropackage, and a method of making the data display.

Abstract: A method of forming an opening or cavity in a substrate, for receiving an electronic component, consists of or includes providing a patterned opaque masking layer on or adjacent a first major surface of the substrate, the masking layer having an opening overlying the position where the cavity is to be made, removing material from the substrate by laser ablation through the opening thereby forming an opening or cavity of a suitable size for receiving said electronic component.

Abstract: A comfort cushion apparatus is provided for a guitar which has a notch in the guitar body. The apparatus includes a cushion support attached to the notch and fills up the notch in the guitar body. A cushion is attached to the cushion support. The notch is present in the guitar body so that the comfort cushion apparatus serves as an armrest when fitted into the notch. The armrest can make guitar playing more comfortable and more accessible for children who are in between junior and full size guitars. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for making a guitar which has a comfort cushion, the method includes the steps of: obtaining a guitar; cutting a notch out the guitar body; fixing a comfort cushion support in the notch; and attaching a cushion to the cushion support.