Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device comprises a support and a guide positioned within the support and defining a plurality of surface features. At least two holders are partially positioned between the guide and the support and define a plurality of complimentary surface features. A lock assembly is configured move between an unlocked state and a locked state. In an unlocked state, the at least two holders are enabled to move in a first direction that is away from the support and in an opposing second direction to move the at least two holders towards the support. In a locked state, the lock assembly moves the guide to clamp the at least two holders between the guide and the support to engage the surface features of the guide with those of the holders and inhibit movement of the at least two holders in the first direction.

Abstract: A security apparatus comprises a support assembly and a keyboard retainer. The support assembly comprises a first retaining portion, a second retaining portion pivotally coupled to the first retaining portion, and a lock assembly defining a locked state and an unlocked state. The keyboard retainer comprises at least one base member pivotally coupled to the first and second retaining portions and included a top surface extending along a top surface plane, and an opposing bottom surface. The at least one base member comprises one or more securing members extending from the bottom surface of the first base, and one or more retainers extending above the top surface plane of the first and each retainer comprising a retaining member extending away from the first base.

Abstract: A nonreciprocal microwave transmission device includes a substrate, a transducer on a surface of the substrate and configured to reciprocally convert between electrical signals to acoustic waves, a first piezoelectric material configured to generates and transports acoustic waves from a signal applied to the transducer, and a thin film magnetic material configured to couple to acoustic waves through magnetoelastic coupling so as to have non-reciprocal magnetoelastic coupled acoustic wave transport. Transmission of acoustic waves through the thin film magnetic material is in a direction toward the transducer has a first magnitude and transmission of acoustic waves through the thin film magnetic material in a direction away from the transducer has a second magnitude, the first and second magnitude being significantly different.

Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device comprises a support and a guide positioned within the support and defining a plurality of surface features. At least two holders are partially positioned between the guide and the support and define a plurality of complimentary surface features. A lock assembly is configured move between an unlocked state and a locked state. In an unlocked state, the at least two holders are enabled to move in a first direction that is away from the support and in an opposing second direction to move the at least two holders towards the support. In a locked state, the lock assembly moves the guide to clamp the at least two holders between the guide and the support to engage the surface features of the guide with those of the holders and inhibit movement of the at least two holders in the first direction.

Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a piece of sports equipment includes a housing and an extension having a first end that extends from the housing and a second end this is positioned within the housing. A lock assembly includes a barrel having a first end and a second end. A lock body is positioned within the housing and is operatively coupled to the barrel. When the lock assembly is in the locked state, the first end of the extension member engages a first portion of the piece of sports equipment, the lock body engages the second end of the extension member to inhibit axial movement of the extension member to secure the first portion of the piece of sports equipment against the extension member, and the lock body extends from the housing to engage a second portion of the piece of sports equipment.

Abstract: A system for handling drill pipe on the exit side of the borehole in horizontal directional drilling operations. The system pulls the drill string out of the borehole and uses a top drive and pipe wrench to disconnect the individual segments of drill pipe from the drill string. Pipe gripping arms lift the disconnected drill pipe segment away from the rest of the drill string and release it into a nearby pipe rack. The components of the system are collapsible and can nest in one another during transport.

Abstract: There is disclosed a radar transmitter for emulsion measurement comprising a probe defining a transmission line for sensing impedance. A first excitation circuit is connected to a top of the probe for generating downward travelling excitation signals on the transmission line and receiving a reflected signal from the transmission line. A second excitation circuit is connected to a bottom of the probe for generating upward travelling excitation signals on the transmission line and receiving a reflected signal from the transmission line, each of the reflected signals comprising a waveform of probe impedance over time. A controller is operatively connected to the excitation circuits.

Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device comprises at least one support member comprising opposing side surfaces and a plurality of support member surface features. At least one of the opposing side surfaces comprises a first engagement structure. One of the at least two arms comprises a second engagement structure configured to slidably engage the first engagement structure allowing movement in a first direction and opposing second direction. At least one locking assembly is positioned on at least one of the at least two arms and comprises a plurality of lock surface features configured to couple to the plurality of support member surface features. In a locked position, the at least one of the at least two arms is enabled to slide in the first direction. In an unlocked position, the at least one of the at least two arms is enabled to slide in the second direction.

Abstract: A security apparatus for a launch monitor comprises a guide member extending from a first end to a second end. The guide member comprises a top surface defining one or more top surface features, and opposing side surfaces defining one or more side surface features. A mount is configured to moveably couple to the guide member. The mount comprises a mount body, and a plurality of securing members. Each of the securing members includes a retainer configured to retain and secure a portion of the launch monitor to the mount body and enable the launch monitor to be moved relative to the guide member.

Abstract: A secure product dispenser assembly comprises a base portion having a first end and a second end, and being configured to hold a plurality of units of product. The base portion comprises a bottom, a first divider coupled to the bottom, and a second divider positioned opposite the first divider and coupled the bottom. A top portion is configured to adjustably couple to the base portion and a dispenser portion is coupled to the top portion and positioned at the first end of the base portion. The dispenser portion is configured to rotate between an open position to enable removal of one unit of product from the first end of the base, and a closed position inhibiting removal of the one unit of product from the first end of the base.

Abstract: A security apparatus for retaining a electronic device when being displayed to a customer for evaluation. The security apparatus comprises a housing including a base and a plurality of arms mounting to the base for holding the electronic device. The security apparatus also includes a locking mechanism moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking mechanism is configured to engage each of the plurality of arms to (i) secure the electronic device in the locked position, and (ii) release the electronic device in the unlocked position. The locking mechanism is accessible to a side of the housing which is inaccessible to the customer.

Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device includes a base that defines a cavity extending from a first end of the base to a second end of the base. A holder is structured to engage the base. The holder includes an outer surface defining a plurality of channels terminating at a support surface and a holder groove defined on the outer surface of the holder. The security apparatus further includes a securing portion with a plurality of projections that are each structured to contact the support surface and engage one of the holder grooves. Rotation of the securing portion relative to the holder acts to move at least a portion of each of the plurality of projections into the holder channel and secure the securing portion to the holder, where the portable electronic device is secured between the securing portion and the holder.

Abstract: A secure product dispenser assembly comprises a base portion having a first end and a second end, and being configured to hold a plurality of units of product. The base portion comprises a bottom, a first divider coupled to the bottom, and a second divider positioned opposite the first divider and coupled the bottom. A top portion is configured to adjustably couple to the base portion and a dispenser portion is coupled to the top portion and positioned at the first end of the base portion. The dispenser portion is configured to rotate between an open position to enable removal of one unit of product from the first end of the base, and a closed position inhibiting removal of the one unit of product from the first end of the base.

Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device comprises at least one support member comprising opposing side surfaces and a plurality of support member surface features. At least one of the opposing side surfaces comprises a first engagement structure. One of the at least two arms comprises a second engagement structure configured to slidably engage the first engagement structure allowing movement in a first direction and opposing second direction. At least one locking assembly is positioned on at least one of the at least two arms and comprises a plurality of lock surface features configured to couple to the plurality of support member surface features. In a locked position, the at least one of the at least two arms is enabled to slide in the first direction. In an unlocked position, the at least one of the at least two arms is enabled to slide in the second direction.

Abstract: A security apparatus comprises a body comprising a first guide and a second guide extending along a guide axis and positioned at opposing side of the body, a first holder moveably coupled to the first guide, and a second holder moveably coupled to the second guide. The security apparatus further comprises an actuator, and at least one driver operatively coupled to the actuator and positioned along the guide axis. The driver is connected to the first holder and the second holder. A controller is in communication with the actuator and comprises a controller input, wherein in response to an authorized input, the actuator is configured to drive the driver to move the first holder along the first guide and to move the second holder along the second guide.

Abstract: A security apparatus for securely displaying a portable electronic device comprises a base, a holder and a securing portion. The base defines a central bore and comprises a holder engagement portion. The holder comprises an outer surface defining a plurality of vertical channels terminating in a support surface forming a support platform. A holder groove is defined between the support platform and the outer surface of the holder. The securing portion comprises a plurality of projections coupled to each other by one or more lateral braces. Each of the plurality of projections comprises a lateral extension that is configured to contact the support surface and engage a holder groove. Rotation of the securing portion relative to the holder moves each lateral extension of the plurality of projections into the holder channel and secures the securing portion to the holder.

Abstract: A security apparatus comprises a body comprising a first guide and a second guide extending along a guide axis and positioned at opposing side of the body, a first holder moveably coupled to the first guide, and a second holder moveably coupled to the second guide. The security apparatus further comprises an actuator, and at least one driver operatively coupled to the actuator and positioned along the guide axis. The driver is connected to the first holder and the second holder. A controller is in communication with the actuator and comprises a controller input, wherein in response to an authorized input, the actuator is configured to drive the driver to move the first holder along the first guide and to move the second holder along the second guide.

Abstract: A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device comprises a support and a guide positioned within the support and defining a plurality of surface features. At least two holders are partially positioned between the guide and the support and define a plurality of complimentary surface features. A lock assembly is configured move between an unlocked state and a locked state. In an unlocked state, the at least two holders are enabled to move in a first direction that is away from the support and in an opposing second direction to move the at least two holders towards the support. In a locked state, the lock assembly moves the guide to clamp the at least two holders between the guide and the support to engage the surface features of the guide with those of the holders and inhibit movement of the at least two holders in the first direction.

Abstract: A security apparatus comprises a support assembly and a keyboard retainer. The support assembly comprises a first retaining portion, a second retaining portion pivotally coupled to the first retaining portion, and a lock assembly defining a locked state and an unlocked state. The keyboard retainer comprises at least one base member pivotally coupled to the first and second retaining portions and included a top surface extending along a top surface plane, and an opposing bottom surface. The at least one base member comprises one or more securing members extending from the bottom surface of the first base, and one or more retainers extending above the top surface plane of the first and each retainer comprising a retaining member extending away from the first base.

Abstract: An interconnectable heating blanket is presented. The interconnectable heating blanket comprises a first face, a second face, and a plurality of sides. At least one side of the plurality of sides comprises a power connector.