Abstract: An insert ring that suspends a fire pit at least partially within an opening of a support structure, and provides ventilation into the support structure to an outer wall of the fire pit.

Abstract: A base supports a fire platform with a burner. A tabletop defines an opening with a contour matching a contour of a top rim of the fire platform and is selectively fitted to the base to create a table surface around the fire platform. A fire column selectively fits to the fire platform such that flame from the burner travels into the fire column.

Abstract: A multi-piece cooktop compatible with various firepits for creating a firepit assembly.

Abstract: A fire pit screen has a fire pit screen lower portion including an upright screen wall defining a top opening and a bottom opening, and a fire pit screen upper portion comprising a screen top panel sized to fit on top of the screen wall covering the top opening thereof.

Abstract: A solar powered cover for outdoor furniture having enhanced functions. The outdoor furniture defines a table top supported by a base that defines an interior for receiving a fuel tank. A solar cover is received on the table top for covering the outdoor furniture. A solar panel is affixed to the top portion of the cover and communicates with the solar panel. The enhanced functions may include lighting, an insect repellent dispenser, and a battery adapted to receive power from the solar panel. The battery may facilitate activation of lights, an insect repellent dispenser, controls or indicators. Controls for activating a controller may be provided for controlling the enhanced functions. The controller may be adapted to receive power from the solar panel, a battery, or a cord connected to a plug-in outlet. The cover may include a securing device for securing the solar cover on the outdoor furniture.

Abstract: A table accessory for use with a fire pit. The table accessory may be supported by a fire pit for use as a table, for supporting a storage cover, or, when the fire pit is in use, may be moved below the fire pit for use as a heat shield. A plurality of accessory legs extend from the lower surface of the body. The terminal ends of the accessory legs are configured to be received on a top panel of the fire pit. A fire pit stand has a plurality of fire pit legs for supporting the fire pit. The fire pit legs define a fire pit leg height. The height of the table accessory is less than the fire pit leg height for facilitating locating the table accessory under the fire pit chamber of the fire pit for use of the table accessory as a heat shield.

Abstract: A heat deflector for use with a fire pit has at least one heat deflector panel, and a support structure engaged with the at least one heat deflector panel and supporting the at least one heat deflector panel in a spaced apart relationship with respect to the fire pit.

Abstract: An electric loader is provided with a plurality of independently driven wheels. For example, a four-wheeled electric loader includes four independently operated wheels, each directly coupled to a dedicated electric motor. A fifth independent electrical motor powers the lift arm and/or any attachments coupled to an auxiliary hydraulic. A central forced-air system supplies pressurized air to each independent electric motor to cool the electric motor during operation. In some embodiments, the auxiliary electric motor powers the fan and/or air conditioner of the central forced-air system. A lever and/or electric brake may be applied to an axle of the electric motors. In some embodiments, a rotating or pivotable battery panel locks a plurality of battery cells to provide a central source of power, counter-weight the loader arm, and rotate away to provide the operator access to an internal cavity of the cab.

Abstract: An electric loader is provided with a plurality of independently driven wheels. For example, a four-wheeled electric loader includes four independently operated wheels, each directly coupled to a dedicated electric motor. A fifth independent electrical motor powers the lift arm and/or any attachments coupled to an auxiliary hydraulic. A central forced-air system supplies pressurized air to each independent electric motor to cool the electric motor during operation. In some embodiments, the auxiliary electric motor powers the fan and/or air conditioner of the central forced-air system. A lever and/or electric brake may be applied to an axle of the electric motors. A pivotable battery panel locks a plurality of battery cells to provide a central source of power, counter-weight the loader arm, and rotate away to provide the operator access to an internal cavity of the cab.

Abstract: An upper support structure has a plurality of spaced apart ribs for supporting fuel and allowing ash to fall between the ribs. A frame supports the upper support structure. A drawer is slidably received in the frame, the drawer having a floor with a plurality of support structures attached thereto and extending upwardly therefrom to define air flow spaces above the floor.

Abstract: A fire pit has a gas burner and a repellent container. The gas burner provides energy that volatilizes repellent from the repellent container.

Abstract: A system having a housing, an exothermic heater pack, and a gel carrier infused with an insect repellent. The housing retains the exothermic heater pack in sufficient proximity to the gel carrier infused with repellent that the repellent volatilizes from the gel carrier.

Abstract: A heat deflector for a firepit includes a first fire screen, and a top assembly that reflects radiant heat. The heat deflector has an operational configuration wherein the top assembly covers the top fire screen, which is placed over a receptacle of the firepit. The heat deflector has a storage configuration wherein at least the first fire screen is stored within the receptacle.

Abstract: An insect repellent device has a housing that fits onto a liquid repellent reservoir. The housing may have a heater for volatilizing the liquid insect repellent.

Abstract: A repellent system with a housing containing a pressurized cannister containing a repellent and having a release valve, and an actuator in the housing that activates the release valve to dispense repellent.

Abstract: A composition includes a gel carrier having a gel phase at a first, ambient temperature and a liquid phase at a second, higher temperature, and an insect repellent chemical in the carrier. The repellent chemical has substantially no volatilization from the gel carrier when the gel carrier is in the gel phase, but volatilizes from the gel carrier when the gel carrier is in the liquid phase.

Abstract: A table accessory for use with a fire pit. The table accessory may be supported by a fire pit for use as a table, for supporting a storage cover, or, when the fire pit is in use, may be moved below the fire pit for use as a heat shield. A plurality of accessory legs extend from the lower surface of the body. The terminal ends of the accessory legs are configured to be received on a top panel of the fire pit. A fire pit stand has a plurality of fire pit legs for supporting the fire pit. The fire pit legs define a fire pit leg height. The height of the table accessory is less than the fire pit leg height for facilitating locating the table accessory under the fire pit chamber of the fire pit for use of the table accessory as a heat shield.

Abstract: A mower drive belt tensioner arm includes an elongate body having a tension pulley to provide tension to a mower drive belt. One of a pair of rear draft towers on the mower deck supports the elongate body above the surface of the mower deck. A coil spring urges an end of the elongate body in a direction between the pair of draft towers. A pivotable belt keeper may be mounted to the tensioner arm without tools, and extends over the perimeter of the tension pulley.

Abstract: A fire pit screen has a fire pit screen lower portion including an upright screen wall defining a top opening and a bottom opening, and a fire pit screen upper portion comprising a screen top panel sized to fit on top of the screen wall covering the top opening thereof.

Abstract: An infrared light-transmitting system for determining the position (e.g., angle and extension) of a boom is provided. The system includes a vehicle with wheels or a track that move the cab. A chassis or frame supports the cab and boom. In various embodiments, the boom extends and rotates; for example, the boom can rotate in 1 or 2 dimensions. The boom interconnects the chassis at the first end to the attachment at the second end. At least one pivot couples the boom to the chassis to rotate the boom about the pivot relative to the chassis. A transmitter emits infrared light signals that are reflected off a reflector to a detector to determine the real-time position of the attachment and/or boom.