Abstract: The disclosure provides a method and device for supporting the vertical and lateral loads on expedient ground surfaces. The disclosure provides a screw-type ground anchor with an external hollow stiffening cage to increase the ground anchor's lateral load bearing capacity and an anchor screw to provide vertical load bearing capacity without compromising its ease of installation. The anchor screw installs the stiffening cage concurrently while being installed by pressing down the stiffening cage while the anchor screw is rotated into the ground. By combining the stiffening cage with the anchor screw, rapid installation can be achieved while retaining lateral and vertical load bearing capacity.

Abstract: A continuous paste mixer comprising a mixing apparatus secured to a frame is described herein. The mixing apparatus includes one or more mixer assemblies configured to extend and stack with respect to the frame, the one or more mixer assemblies to mix various ingredients (thixotropic and/or non-Newtonian) continuously and uniformly without risking uncontrolled exothermic reactions. The continuous paste mixer comprises a support member operatively connected to the mixing apparatus, and a controller configured to automatically control movement and operation of the high-shear mixer during mixing according to one or more mixing profiles.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus for supporting, and accommodating movement of patients with repetitive motion disorders. A chair of the present design will include a first sliding mechanism with carries a seat member along a range of motion relative to the over-all apparatus frame, and a second sliding mechanism for carrying the frame relative to a base. Either or both sliding mechanisms may be provided with shock absorbing or movement resistance features for further dampening a patient's movements.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus for supporting, and accommodating movement of patients with repetitive motion disorders. A chair of the present design will include a first sliding mechanism with carries a seat member along a range of motion relative to the over-all apparatus frame, and a second sliding mechanism for carrying the frame relative to a base. Either or both sliding mechanisms may be provided with shock absorbing or movement resistance features for further dampening a patient's movements.