Abstract: A plug and play suspension system is disclosed. The plug and play suspension system includes at least one electronically adjustable shock assembly, a controller, and a communications network to communicatively couple said controller with said at least one electronically adjustable shock assembly.

Abstract: An energy harvesting switch is disclosed. The energy harvesting switch includes a magnet, a coil, and a mechanical switch. The manipulation of the mechanical switch causes the magnet to move with respect to the coil and generate an amount of energy. The energy harvesting switch also includes a transmitter configured to use the generated amount of energy to transmit a signal to at least one component coupled with a vehicle, the signal configured to cause a change to at least one characteristic of the at least one component.

Abstract: A plug and play suspension system is disclosed. The plug and play suspension system includes at least one electronically adjustable shock assembly, a controller, and a communications network to communicatively couple said controller with said at least one electronically adjustable shock assembly.

Abstract: A bath kit configured to transition from a crate form to a bathroom form is provided. The bath kit includes a bathtub enclosure surrounded by a first sidewall sub-assembly, a second sidewall sub-assembly, a rear bracing sub-assembly, a drop ceiling sub-assembly, and a floor sub-assembly. The sub-assembly components form the three sides, a top, and a bottom of the bath kit in crate form. These components are also configured to form the walls, ceiling, and floor of the bathtub enclosure in the bathroom form. The method of assembling the bath kit and the method of transforming the bath kit from a crate form to a bathroom form are also provided.

Abstract: An energy harvesting switch is disclosed. The energy harvesting switch includes a magnet, a coil, and a mechanical switch. The manipulation of the mechanical switch causes the magnet to move with respect to the coil and generate an amount of energy. The energy harvesting switch also includes a transmitter configured to use the generated amount of energy to transmit a signal to at least one component coupled with a vehicle, the signal configured to cause a change to at least one characteristic of the at least one component.

Abstract: A drywall kit is provided including a wall frame, a drywall section, and a cabinet. The wall frame includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a plurality of vertical studs. A first vertical stud includes a first hole and a first bolt screwed into the first hole. A second vertical stud includes a second hole and a second bolt screwed into the second hole. The drywall section includes a third hole which aligns with the first hole and a fourth hole which aligns with the second hole. The cabinet includes a back panel. The back panel includes a fifth hole which aligns with the first hole and a sixth hole which aligns with the second hole. The cabinet and the drywall section are secured to the wall frame via the first bolt and the second bolt. A method of installation is also provided.

Abstract: In one aspect, a smart corner is provided that can be prefabricated. The smart corner comprises a rear side including a first hole, a first side including a second hole, a second side including a third hole, and a top. A wall frame is also provided. The wall frame includes a top plate, a bottom plate, studs, and four smart corners. A framing system is also provided comprising at least two wall frames. The at least two wall frames connect via the smart corners.

Abstract: In one aspect, a smart corner is provided that can be prefabricated. The smart corner comprises a rear side including a first hole, a first side including a second hole, a second side including a third hole, and a top. A wall frame is also provided. The wall frame includes a top plate, a bottom plate, studs, and four smart corners. A framing system is also provided comprising at least two wall frames. The at least two wall frames connect via the smart corners.

Abstract: In one aspect, a smart corner is provided that can be prefabricated. The smart corner comprises a rear side including a first hole, a first side including a second hole, a second side including a third hole, and a top. A wall frame is also provided. The wall frame includes a top plate, a bottom plate, studs, and four smart corners. A framing system is also provided comprising at least two wall frames. The at least two wall frames connect via the smart corners.

Abstract: A Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) tunnel is provided. The MEP tunnel includes a rear side, a first side, and a second side. The MEP tunnel is configured to be disposed in a wall frame. The MEP tunnel may also include a plurality of tubing used for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing utilities. The MEP tunnel is connected to the wall frame via two mechanical devices. The MEP tunnel can move up and down between a raised position and a lowered position in the wall frame via two tracks in the MEP tunnel and the two mechanical devices. The MEP tunnel remains in the raised position during shipping and lowered at the completion of installation.

Abstract: A kitchen kit is provided including a utility tower, infrastructure panels, and finishes. The kitchen kit allows each pre-fabricated component to provide a datum and alignment for the following component. The kitchen kit allows rapid installment of a kitchen with minimal to no measurement and alignment on site. A method of installing the kitchen kit is also provided.

Abstract: A drywall kit is provided including a wall frame, a drywall section, and a cabinet. The wall frame includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a plurality of vertical studs. A first vertical stud includes a first hole and a first bolt screwed into the first hole. A second vertical stud includes a second hole and a second bolt screwed into the second hole. The drywall section includes a third hole which aligns with the first hole and a fourth hole which aligns with the second hole. The cabinet includes a back panel. The back panel includes a fifth hole which aligns with the first hole and a sixth hole which aligns with the second hole. The cabinet and the drywall section are secured to the wall frame via the first bolt and the second bolt. A method of installation is also provided.

Abstract: A captive fastener is provided that holds a fastener in place prior to the fastener being driven into a surface. The captive fastener includes a ring-shaped base and at least one prong with a distal end. The captive fastener may include a ring-shaped fastener holder attached to the distal end of the at least one prong. The head of the fastener is secured to the distal end of the at least one prong or the ring-shaped fastener holder. As the fastener is driven into the surface, the at least one prong breaks away from the ring-shaped base. Alternatively the at least one prong bends as the fastener is driven into the surface.

Abstract: A Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) tunnel is provided. The MEP tunnel includes a rear side, a first side, and a second side. The MEP tunnel is configured to be disposed in a wall frame. The MEP tunnel may also include a plurality of tubing used for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing utilities. The MEP tunnel is connected to the wall frame via two mechanical devices. The MEP tunnel can move up and down between a raised position and a lowered position in the wall frame via two tracks in the MEP tunnel and the two mechanical devices. The MEP tunnel remains in the raised position during shipping and lowered at the completion of installation.

Abstract: A bath kit configured to transition from a crate form to a bathroom form is provided. The bath kit includes a bathtub enclosure surrounded by a first sidewall sub-assembly, a second sidewall sub-assembly, a rear bracing sub-assembly, a drop ceiling sub-assembly, and a floor sub-assembly. The sub-assembly components form the three sides, a top, and a bottom of the bath kit in crate form. These components are also configured to form the walls, ceiling, and floor of the bathtub enclosure in the bathroom form. The method of assembling the bath kit and the method of transforming the bath kit from a crate form to a bathroom form are also provided.

Abstract: A floor panel is provided including a floor chassis, an acoustic-mat layer and a gypsum concrete layer. The floor panel may be prefabricated and quickly installed on the job site thereby cutting construction time and costs.

Abstract: In one aspect, a smart corner is provided that can be prefabricated. The smart corner comprises a rear side including a first hole, a first side including a second hole, a second side including a third hole, and a top. A wall frame is also provided. The wall frame includes a top plate, a bottom plate, studs, and four smart corners. A framing system is also provided comprising at least two wall frames. The at least two wall frames connect via the smart corners.

Abstract: A holder for an electronic device is provided. The holder accommodates a variety of electronic devices, each electronic device having a different form factor. A rotatable, spring loaded pin is included with the holder. The pin has projections that extend distally from the pin and intersect a graduated base member. When the pin is rotated, the projections move along the graduated base member so as to cause the pin to protrude more or less into the pocket of the holder. This rotation and corresponding pin protrusion height allows the cradle to accommodate electronic devices having different form factors, while providing a support that is fully captured or enclosed by the assembly of the accessory.

Abstract: This invention is a method of manufacturing printed circuit boards using a contact block packaging to provide and support electrical contact blocks relative to a printed circuit board panel. The contact block packaging is situated adjacent to the printed circuit board panel, so that electrical contact blocks of the contact block packaging are aligned with circuit boards of the printed circuit board panel, but breakaway stems supporting the electrical contact blocks are offset from webbing of the printed circuit board panel. The electrical contact blocks are then soldered to the printed circuit boards. Thereafter, the breakaway stems of the contact block packaging and the webs of the printed circuit board panel are broken, so that the electronic contact blocks are decoupled from the rest of the contact block packaging and the printed circuit boards are decoupled from the rest of the printed circuit board panel.

Abstract: This invention is a wireless communication device, for example a hands-free speakerphone accessory for a mobile telephone, that includes a pair of flexible elongated tubular members capable of attaching to the stems of eyeglasses. When the apertures or lumens in the flexible elongated tubes are attached to the stems of eyewear, the wireless communication device acts both as a wireless communication device and as an eyewear retainer. An adjustable clasp member and second clasp member mounted on the flexible tubular members allow the wireless communication device to form a closed loop, so as to be mounted on a user's neck, or other object, like a sun visor or steering wheel of an automobile. In one embodiment, at least one loudspeaker is coupled to one of the tubular members, while a low-profile microphone is coupled to the other tubular member.