Abstract: An apparatus for connecting collar components to an elongate member is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame structure having a central opening that is configured to receive an elongate member and that includes at least a first gripping station and a second gripping station. Each gripping station includes a reference surface and a clamp device that is configured to force a collar component against the reference surface. The first and second gripping stations are configured to control relative spatial location of a first collar component held by the first gripping station relative to a second collar component gripped by the second gripping station, prior to connecting the first and second collar components to the elongate member.

Abstract: An implement system includes a linkage and a bucket coupled with the linkage and movable between a dump position and a racked position. The bucket has a torque tube assembly coupled to an outer surface to increase the bucket's torsional rigidity.

Abstract: An implement system includes a linkage and a bucket coupled with the linkage and movable between a dump position and a racked position. The bucket has a torque tube assembly coupled to an outer surface to increase the bucket's torsional rigidity.

Abstract: A latch assembly for a service pin of a machine includes a housing, a first member, and a second member. The housing is configured for rotatably receiving the service pin. Further, the housing defines a sliding structure for axial movement of the service pin at a rotational position of the service pin. The first member is pivotably attached to the housing and is adapted to selectively prevent rotation of the service pin. The second member of latch assembly is configured to be slidably attached to the housing and movable to a bottom position to retain the first member.

Abstract: A portable lighting system for performing photography in poor light situations. The lighting system is composed of a rigid frame consisting of a base portion (124A) for mounting a camera (36) and a raised portion (124B) that uses a ball-joint (79) and a rigid arm (120) to support a spotlight (121) and a flash unit (122). A controlling device (31) for the spotlight is positioned above a pistol grip (91) on the raised portion (124B). The controlling device is activated by a trigger (20) and can be adjusted to synchronize the lighting system with the camera shutter so that the lighting system can not interfere or adversely effect the photographic results.

Abstract: A portable lighting system for performing photography in poor light situations. The lighting system is composed of a rigid frame consisting of a base portion (124A) for mounting a camera (36) and a raised portion (124B) that uses a ball-joint (79) and a rigid arm (120) to support a spotlight (121) and a flash unit (122). A controlling device (31) for the spotlight is positioned above a pistol grip (91) on the raised portion (124B). The controlling device is activated by a trigger (20) and can be adjusted to synchronize the lighting system with the camera shutter so that the lighting system can not interfere or adversely effect the photographic results.

Abstract: A portable apparatus is provided for hunters to be used to attract deer. The apparatus is comprised of an inflatable structure which, when inflated, has the contour and surface appearance of a deer. The inflated deer is anchored in a stable upright position by stakes which are driven into the ground through flaps attached to the feet of the deer. A scent dispenser is associated with the rear extremity of the deer, and dispenses an odor which attracts male deer.