Abstract: A cushion for an ice chest with integrated solar panels designed to be used as an auxiliary power source. The cushion includes a first solar module, a second solar module, a cushion par, and an attachment mechanism. The first solar module and the second solar module each include a structural panel and a plurality of solar cells. The solar cells are distributed about a first surface of the structural panel. The first solar module and the second solar module are laterally and hingedly attached to each other to allow for a closed and open configuration. The cushion pad is adjacently connected to the structural panel of the second solar module, opposite the solar cells of the second solar module, to act as a seat. The attachment mechanism is adjacently mounted to the structural panel of the first solar module for attachment to a lid of the ice chest.

Abstract: A hose valve sub-assembly designed for use in central vacuum cleaning systems that include a retractable suction hose. The hose valve sub-assembly comprises an end nozzle arranged for attachment with the end of a suction hose and a seal-ring arranged for attachment to a valve box. The seal-ring defines a radially disposed inner surface for receiving and engaging the end nozzle and comprises a radially biased pin for locking the end nozzle the seal-ring. The end nozzle comprises a radially disposed O-ring groove arranged to receive an O-ring for sealing the end nozzle to the inner surface of the seal-ring. The end nozzle also comprises a radially disposed locking track having a first end that defines a first opening arranged to receive and engage the biased pin of the seal ring when the suction hose is pulled through the system vacuum pipe.

Abstract: A non-contact voltage and ground detector allows a user to easily analyze the ground or neutral port of an electrical component. The detector includes a tubular body, a metal probe, a power source, a ground-and-neutral detector mechanism, and a non-contact voltage device. The metal probe is concentrically and terminally mounted to the tubular body and acts as the physical engaging element. The power source provides the electrical energy for the detector and is mounted within the tubular body. The ground-and-neutral detector mechanism in conjunction with the metal probe set up an open circuit. The ground-and-neutral detector registers the quality of a ground or neutral when the metal probe with an external electrical element. The non-contact voltage device measures changes in magnetic fields about an electrical component to identify the presence of voltage within the electrical component.

Abstract: An atmospheric water generator utilizing centrifugal hydraulic air compressor is for harvesting water from the atmosphere. The purpose of atmospheric water generator utilizing centrifugal hydraulic air compressor is to provide potable water. The atmospheric generator utilizing centrifugal hydraulic air compressor includes a housing having a reservoir, a plurality of centrifugal discs, drive components, water pump, heat exchangers, and air filters. The housing reservoir further includes an indication device to determine the water level in device. The centrifugal discs can utilize centripetal forces to hydraulically compress the air, with water, to harvest the water from the atmosphere. The drive components further comprise a hollow shaft to direct the water to the centrifugal discs. In addition, the shape of the centrifugal disc utilizes the compressed air and water exiting the discs to help rotate the discs.

Abstract: A window latch for a sliding window having a sliding sash including a latch plate and a housing. The housing includes an engagement element movable relative to the housing from a locked position operatively engaged with the latch plate to an unlocked position disengaged from the latch plate. A handle is operatively coupled to the engagement element and movable from a first position to a second position in a first direction corresponding to the direction the sliding sash to which the handle is attached moves to an open position. The handle operatively moves the engagement element from the locked position to the unlocked position as the handle is moved in the first direction toward the second position.

Abstract: A hose valve sub-assembly designed for use in central vacuum cleaning systems that include a retractable suction hose. The hose valve sub-assembly comprises an end nozzle arranged for attachment with the end of a suction hose and a seal-ring arranged for attachment to a valve box. The seal-ring defines a radially disposed inner surface for receiving and engaging the end nozzle and comprises a radially biased pin for locking the end nozzle the seal-ring. The end nozzle comprises a radially disposed O-ring groove arranged to receive an O-ring for sealing the end nozzle to the inner surface of the seal-ring. The end nozzle also comprises a radially disposed locking track having a first end that defines a first opening arranged to receive and engage the biased pin of the seal ring when the suction hose is pulled through the system vacuum pipe.

Abstract: A non-contact voltage and ground detector allows a user to easily analyze the ground or neutral port of an electrical component. The detector includes a tubular body, a metal probe, a power source, a ground-and-neutral detector mechanism, and a non-contact voltage device. The metal probe is concentrically and terminally mounted to the tubular body and acts as the physical engaging element. The power source provides the electrical energy for the detector and is mounted within the tubular body. The ground-and-neutral detector mechanism in conjunction with the metal probe set up an open circuit. The ground-and-neutral detector registers the quality of a ground or neutral when the metal probe with an external electrical element. The non-contact voltage device measures changes in magnetic fields about an electrical component to identify the presence of voltage within the electrical component.

Abstract: A cushion for an ice chest with integrated solar panels designed to be used as an auxiliary power source. The cushion includes a first solar module, a second solar module, a cushion par, and an attachment mechanism. The first solar module and the second solar module each include a structural panel and a plurality of solar cells. The solar cells are distributed about a first surface of the structural panel. The first solar module and the second solar module are laterally and hingedly attached to each other to allow for a closed and open configuration. The cushion pad is adjacently connected to the structural panel of the second solar module, opposite the solar cells of the second solar module, to act as a seat. The attachment mechanism is adjacently mounted to the structural panel of the first solar module for attachment to a lid of the ice chest.

Abstract: A window latch for a sliding window having a sliding sash including a latch plate and a housing. The housing includes an engagement element movable relative to the housing from a locked position operatively engaged with the latch plate to an unlocked position disengaged from the latch plate. A handle is operatively coupled to the engagement element and movable from a first position to a second position in a first direction corresponding to the direction the sliding sash to which the handle is attached moves to an open position. The handle operatively moves the engagement element from the locked position to the unlocked position as the handle is moved in the first direction toward the second position.

Abstract: A window latch for a sliding window having a sliding sash including a latch plate and a housing. The housing includes an engagement element movable relative to the housing from a locked position operatively engaged with the latch plate to an unlocked position disengaged from the latch plate. A handle is operatively coupled to the engagement element and movable from a first position to a second position in a first direction corresponding to the direction the sliding sash to which the handle is attached moves to an open position. The handle operatively moves the engagement element from the locked position to the unlocked position as the handle is moved in the first direction toward the second position.

Abstract: A hose valve for central vacuum cleaning systems having retractable suction hoses that retract into a system vacuum pipe. The hose valve comprises a valve box, a chamber connection port, and a system pipe connection port arranged to securely engage the chamber connection port. A locking assembly is radially disposed about a locking assembly axis between the chamber connection port and the system pipe connection port. The locking assembly comprises a coaxially disposed compression cylinder having a radially outer cylinder surface arranged to define symmetrically disposed helical grooves. A cylindrical deformable sleeve is coaxially disposed adjacent the compression cylinder and is radially inwardly deformable responsive to an axial compressive force.

Abstract: Cooling assemblies having a sealable cooling chamber formed as the interior volume of a curved or spherical outer container and a sealable inner canister are disclosed. The outer container may be provided as a multi-layer container having an external elastomeric shell. The external elastomeric shell may have an inner framework including a plurality of longitudinal ribs and a reinforcing wall. A movable flap adjustable between a projecting condition in which the flap extends from the exterior surface of the outer container and a closed position in which the flap doesn't project may be provided for supporting the cooling assembly in a stationary condition and the flap may be used as a handle for opening a lid.

Abstract: A product sorting apparatus is operable to sort products by inducing an oscillating or rocking motion to a plurality of sorting trays in a vertically stacked arrangement. A subset of the products in a top-most tray selectively pass to successive sorting trays. Each of the sorting trays is configured to receive and selectively transmit the selected products according to a separator or sorting panel that is disposed between an input and an output of a given tray. Each of the separator panels defines apertures that facilitate sorting of the products according to size and/or shape. The rocking or oscillating motion has an amplitude and a period according to an input from a drive mechanism, which may include a motor and drive link with a controller and/or a power switch. Optionally, a safety cage and one or more cutoff switches are provided for protecting the sorter and personnel.

Abstract: A channel member is adapted for mounting on a watercraft with a foot component slidable along the channel. A latch component is mounted on the foot component by a tongue extending through a slot between a base part of the foot component and a footrest part. The latch also has a tooth to engage with openings in the channel for adjustment of the position of the footrest. A handle portion of the latch component can be flexed to free the tooth from a channel opening, whereupon the foot component can be slid to a desired position and the handle released to lock the foot component in the adjusted position. The footrest can have differently contoured sides for engagement by a foot of a user, and the three foot brace parts (the channel, foot component, and latch component) can be manually separated and reassembled with the either of the contoured sides facing the user.

Abstract: A hose valve for central vacuum cleaning systems having retractable suction hoses that retract into a system vacuum pipe. The hose valve comprises a valve box, a chamber connection port, and a system pipe connection port arranged to securely engage the chamber connection port. A locking assembly is radially disposed about a locking assembly axis between the chamber connection port and the system pipe connection port. The locking assembly comprises a coaxially disposed compression cylinder having a radially outer cylinder surface arranged to define symmetrically disposed helical grooves. A cylindrical deformable sleeve is coaxially disposed adjacent the compression cylinder and is radially inwardly deformable responsive to an axial compressive force.

Abstract: A mounting device typically used for mounting line-of-site equipment, the mounting device including leg members that can fold into a trough like body of the mounting device, and further including a strap spool connected to an end portion of the mounting device. A strap on the strap spool can be unspooled and used to attach the mounting device to a surface.

Abstract: A channel member is adapted for mounting on a watercraft with a foot component slidable along the channel. A latch component is mounted on the foot component by a tongue extending through a slot between a base part of the foot component and a footrest part. The latch also has a tooth to engage with openings in the channel for adjustment of the position of the footrest. A handle portion of the latch component can be flexed to free the tooth from a channel opening, whereupon the foot component can be slid to a desired position and the handle released to lock the foot component in the adjusted position. The footrest can have differently contoured sides for engagement by a foot of a user, and the three foot brace parts (the channel, foot component, and latch component) can be manually separated and reassembled with the either of the contoured sides facing the user.

Abstract: A product sorting apparatus is operable to sort products by inducing an oscillating or rocking motion to a plurality of sorting trays in a vertically stacked arrangement. A subset of the products in a top-most tray selectively pass to successive sorting trays. Each of the sorting trays is configured to receive and selectively transmit the selected products according to a separator or sorting panel that is disposed between an input and an output of a given tray. Each of the separator panels defines apertures that facilitate sorting of the products according to size and/or shape. The rocking or oscillating motion has an amplitude and a period according to an input from a drive mechanism, which may include a motor and drive link with a controller and/or a power switch. Optionally, a safety cage and one or more cutoff switches are provided for protecting the sorter and personnel.