Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a boat lift system, including: a pair of lift frames, each of the lift frames disposed across longitudinally spaced apart pilings or support posts; a pair of lifting mechanisms, each one of the lifting mechanisms disposed in one of the lift frames, each of the lifting mechanisms including a ball screw mechanism, including a ball screw in communication with a motor and a ball nut, the ball screw mechanism configured to selectively wind a winch cable; and a lift platform in communication with the winch cable and configured to be selectively raised and lowered with the winch cable via the pair of lifting mechanisms.

Abstract: A system for printing and cutting shapes on a product is provided. The customized printing system may include a communication module that receives an image and an identified parameter for the product. The system may also include an apportionment module that determines a die-line file and an image file to be printed on the product, with a real-time preview displayed by the communication module, via a user interface. The die-line file and image file may be transmitted to a production module, which can be in communication with a printer and a cutter. The printer may print the image on the product, while the cutter cuts the shape out of the product based on the die-line file. This system enables efficient and accurate production of printed products with customized images and shapes using artificial intelligence and/or machine learning. A method of printing an image on a product is also provided.

Abstract: A package system is provided that includes a main body having a bilayer thermoplastic laminated film structure including a first layer and a second layer with an adhesive layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer. The main body can further include an array of holes and a removable panel disposed on the array of holes. The removable panel can include a plurality of cutouts, where each one of the cutouts corresponds to one of the holes. The removable panel can be configured to be selectively pulled off the main body.

Abstract: A package system is provided that includes a main body having a bilayer thermoplastic laminated film structure including a first layer and a second layer with an adhesive layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer. The main body can further include an array of holes and a removable panel disposed on the array of holes. The removable panel can include a plurality of cutouts, where each one of the cutouts corresponds to one of the holes. The removable panel can be configured to be selectively pulled off the main body.

Abstract: A vending machine system for stackable goods such as vehicle air fresheners includes a hopper and a reciprocating arm. The hopper is configured to hold a stack of the stackable goods. The hopper has an aperture formed in a base of the hopper for dispensing the stackable goods from the hopper. The reciprocating arm is disposed adjacent the aperture. The reciprocating arm is linearly movable between a retracted position and an extended position. One of the stackable goods is received by the reciprocating arm when the reciprocating arm is in the retracted position, and is pushed from the stack of stackable goods by the reciprocating arm when the reciprocating arm is in the extended position.

Abstract: A vending machine system for stackable goods such as vehicle air fresheners includes a hopper and a reciprocating arm. The hopper is configured to hold a stack of the stackable goods. The hopper has an aperture formed in a base of the hopper for dispensing the stackable goods from the hopper. The reciprocating arm is disposed adjacent the aperture. The reciprocating arm is linearly movable between a retracted position and an extended position. One of the stackable goods is received by the reciprocating arm when the reciprocating arm is in the retracted position, and is pushed from the stack of stackable goods by the reciprocating arm when the reciprocating arm is in the extended position.