Abstract: In an embodiment, a bedliner is configured to cover at least a floor of a bed of a truck and receive a collapsible storage container. The collapsible storage container is configured to move into and out of a collapsed position. The collapsible storage container may include a connection device that is configured to connect the collapsible storage container to the bedliner of a bed of a pickup truck. The collapsible storage container includes an enclosed area, which is accessible, when the collapsible storage container is out of the collapsed position.

Abstract: An example automobile storage container includes a plurality of panels including at least a top panel, front panel, back panel, and two side panels arranged with respect to the base panel. The plurality of panels interconnect to form an enclosed storage area when all of the plurality of panels are in a closed position. The back panel and two side panels are affixed with respect to the base panel. Each of the top and front panels is separately movable into both an open position and a closed position. The top panel is pivotable with respect to the back panel to move between the open position and the closed position. The front panel is movable to slide under the base of the container to arrange the front panel in the open position. The example container includes a control device is to grab and constrain movement of the front panel.

Abstract: An example collapsible automobile storage container includes a plurality of panels arranged with respect to a base. The plurality of panels are interconnected to form an enclosed storage area when erected. The plurality of panels are movable into both a collapsed position and an erected position. The plurality of panels include at least a top panel, a front panel, a back panel, and two side panels, the front panel movable to slide under the base of the container. The example includes a control device to grab and constrain the front panel in position to 1) swing vertically into an erected position against the side panels and base and to 2) keep the front panel from being pulled beyond a front edge of the base.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a collapsible storage container for a bed of a vehicle includes a set of panels, a connection system, and a support system. The set of panels are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a vehicle. The set of panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. In the collapsed state, the set of panels allow for substantially all of the bed of the pickup truck to be used. In the uncollapsed state, the set of panels form an enclosed area. The connection system connects the set of panels together such that the panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. The support system is attached to a front panel to provide support when the front panel is in the uncollapsed position, wherein the front panel is movable to slide under a base of the collapsible storage container.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a collapsible storage container for a bed of a pickup truck includes a set of panels, a connection system, and an attachment system. The set of panels are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a pickup truck. The set of panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. In the collapsed state, the set of panels allow for substantially all of the bed of the pickup truck to be used. In the uncollapsed state, the set of panels form an enclosed area. The connection system connects the set of panels together such that the panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. The attachment system is configured to connect the set of panels to the bed of the pickup truck.

Abstract: A spacer (100) for providing space between a first roof member (110) and a second roof member (120), where the spacer limits compression of an insulator (130), the insulator (130) being at least partially between the first roof member (110) and the second roof member (120).

Abstract: In an embodiment, a collapsible storage container for a bed of a pickup truck includes a set of panels, a connection system, and an attachment system. The set of panels are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a pickup truck. The set of panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. In the collapsed state, the set of panels allow for substantially all of the bed of the pickup truck to be used. In the uncollapsed state, the set of panels form an enclosed area. The connection system connects the set of panels together such that the panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. The attachment system is configured to connect the set of panels to the bed of the pickup truck.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a collapsible storage container for a bed of a pickup truck includes a set of panels, a connection system, and an attachment system. The set of panels are configured to form an enclosed area in a bed of a pickup truck. The set of panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. In the collapsed state, the set of panels allow for substantially all of the bed of the pickup truck to be used. In the uncollapsed state, the set of panels form an enclosed area. The connection system connects the set of panels together such that the panels are movable into a collapsed state and an uncollapsed state. The attachment system is configured to connect the set of panels to the bed of the pickup truck.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a bedliner is configured to cover at least a floor of a bed of a truck and receive a collapsible storage container. The collapsible storage container is configured to move into and out of a collapsed position. The collapsible storage container may include a connection device that is configured to connect the collapsible storage container to the bedliner of a bed of a pickup truck. The collapsible storage container includes an enclosed area, which is accessible, when the collapsible storage container is out of the collapsed position.

Abstract: A system for concentrating solar energy comprising a collector consisting of a number of reflective panels, a receiver which absorbs reflected energy, a working fluid which absorbs the energy, a highly transmissive cover and internal colorings or coatings to collect indirect radiation, and a solar tracking system to maintain reflector orientation. Optional photo-voltaic panels could also be used for providing electrical energy and are kept at near ambient temperatures. Under normal conditions, solar energy is concentrated by reflectors on the receiver, which transfers the energy to a working fluid which is then used for either hot water heating, desiccant drying for a solar air conditioner, or as a power source. Additional energy is collected from indirect sources using the greenhouse effect.

Abstract: A spacer (100) for providing space between a first roof member (110) and a second roof member (120), where the spacer limits compression of an insulator (130), the insulator (130) being at least partially between the first roof member (110) and the second roof member (120).

Abstract: A system for inspecting wearable people footwear, comprising: a person's standing grille, an air stream chamber, whereas the grille is one of the partitions of the chamber, a plurality of blowing jets surrounding the object and a vacuum port. While said object is being under normal atmospheric conditions, the particles are being detached from the object exterior surface by said plurality of blowing jets detached particles are passing through said grille holes and are carried by near surface airfoil streams generated within the chamber and directed towards the vacuum port. An analyzer instrument analyzes the particles, collected at the particle collection area.

Abstract: A vapor collection system. The system includes one or more walls that define a chamber for receiving inspected items, at least one pipe adapted to eject a gas jet within the chamber, the gas jet being provided at an angle relative to a normal to the wall of the chamber, at the point at which the pipe enters the chamber, at least one tube adapted to remove gas samples from the chamber, and an analysis unit adapted to determine whether the gas samples include one or more particulates.

Abstract: Cable arrangements include a length of springy cable looped in a figure 8 arrangement with an intermediate cross-over section between respective first and second looped sections of the cable. The figure 8 arrangement enables withdrawal of the cable from the arrangement with no more than a single twist of the cable to limit accumulated net linear twist of the cable while linearly extending the cable. The first and second looped sections may be positioned overlapping each other to provide a substantially toroidal shaped cable arrangement. An optical device may be provided on one or both of the ends of the length of cable. The springy cable may be a fiber optic cable, such as flat drop cable. Cable products, enclosures and methods of forming a cable arrangement are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting, mixing and/or extracting particles from within an article, e.g., by size or density, including the steps of applying a sound wave to the article, whereby the sound wave disperses particles throughout the article, and optionally transporting and/or collecting the particles from the article. This system and method is useful for applications that require noninvasive methods to effect the movement of particles within articles that may contain materials such as solids, fluids, and/or gases.

Abstract: Trace collection system including a conveyer appended to the entrance of the device, protected by a hood, and/or enclosed in a tunnel. The conveyor can perform preliminary checks on the inspected items, and gather information such as weight, dimension, and temperature, that can serve as parameters to a subsequent trace collection process.

Abstract: Trace collection system including at least one tray supporting at least one inspected item, a particle release mechanism applied on said inspected item, and a particle collection system, whereby said particle collection system collects a portion of the released particles and the portion of the released particles is analyzed for traces of at least one predefined chemical.

Abstract: Cable arrangements include a length of springy cable looped in a figure 8 arrangement with an intermediate cross-over section between respective first and second looped sections of the cable. The figure 8 arrangement enables withdrawal of the cable from the arrangement with no more than a single twist of the cable to limit accumulated net linear twist of the cable while linearly extending the cable. The first and second looped sections may be positioned overlapping each other to provide a substantially toroidal shaped cable arrangement. An optical device may be provided on one or both of the ends of the length of cable. The springy cable may be a fiber optic cable, such as flat drop cable. Cable products, enclosures and methods of forming a cable arrangement are also provided.