Abstract: A countertop assembly and method of making same. The method includes obtaining at least first and second layers that each include first and second alignment openings defined therein, disposing adhesive onto the upper surface of the first layer or the bottom surface of the second layer, stacking the second layer on the first layer, aligning the first alignment openings and aligning the second alignment openings, inserting a first alignment rod through the aligned first alignment openings, inserting a second alignment rod through the aligned second alignment openings, allowing the adhesive to dry to form a countertop stack assembly, and machining the countertop stack assembly to remove at least a portion of a surface of the first layer and at least a portion of a surface of the second layer to form a finished countertop assembly.

Abstract: A countertop assembly and method of making same. The method includes obtaining at least first and second layers that each include first and second alignment openings defined therein, disposing adhesive onto the upper surface of the first layer or the bottom surface of the second layer, stacking the second layer on the first layer, aligning the first alignment openings and aligning the second alignment openings, inserting a first alignment rod through the aligned first alignment openings, inserting a second alignment rod through the aligned second alignment openings, allowing the adhesive to dry to form a countertop stack assembly, and machining the countertop stack assembly to remove at least a portion of a surface of the first layer and at least a portion of a surface of the second layer to form a finished countertop assembly.

Abstract: A pod assembly for use in an aircraft that includes a seat with a seat bottom and a seat back, a shell that at least partially surrounds the seat, and a bed associated with the shell. The bed is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position where the bed is generally flat. The bed is supported by the shell in the deployed position.

Abstract: A pod assembly for use in an aircraft that includes a seat with a seat bottom and a seat back, a shell that at least partially surrounds the seat, and a bed associated with the shell. The bed is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position where the bed is generally flat. The bed is supported by the shell in the deployed position.

Abstract: An electrical switching device is disclosed, which is particularly well adapted for use in a hold-up alarm system. The device comprises a casing having a longitudinal axis and two lateral openings symmetrically positioned with respect to the longitudinal axis and a push-button switch centrally mounted inside the casing, and having an actuating push-button coaxial to the casing. The push-button switch is connected in series with an electrical circuit so that this circuit is switched on or off when the button is pressed. The device also comprises a flexible blade extending transversally inside the casing, the blade having a central portion adjacent to the push button and two opposite ends; and manually operable device for squeezing the blade in such a manner as to cause it to bend and press onto the push button to activate the switch.

Abstract: A hair crimping apparatus comprises a modular tray having end edges and parallel side edges. The tray includes a series of corrugations including ridges and troughs extending laterally thereof and defined on one face thereof. Individual clamp rods corresponding to each trough on the face of the tray are pivoted to the side edges of the tray. The end edges of each tray terminate between a trough and a ridge, and a male and female mating connection is provided to connect the respective end edges of the modular trays so that the modular trays can be connected end to end so as to provide an extended tray with the same wave pattern.