Abstract: A charging station having a housing, which includes an interior portion and at least one movable panel for enclosing the interior portion. The movable panel(s) include an energy receiving component and is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the energy receiving component is exposed to an external energy source. In the second position, the energy receiving component is enclosed in the interior portion of the housing.

Abstract: A landscape protection device and method are described. The landscape protection device includes two or more U-shaped members with footing portions adapted to insert into a ground surface. Attached between the U-shaped members are crossbar members that support the U-shaped members forming a frame suitable for receiving a material covering. The U-shaped members and crossbar members are designed for interconnect ability and customized extension and creation of a frame for landscape protection. A method provides for interconnect ability of the U-shaped members and crossbar members creating a landscape protection device of sufficient length.

Abstract: The present invention is a fluorescent light lumen regulating apparatus. More specifically, in one aspect, the present invention is a fluorescent lighting assembly for mounting at least one fluorescent lamp. In this aspect, the lighting assembly comprises a lamp housing. In another aspect, the invention further comprises a thermal dissipater to selectively dissipate heat from the fluorescent lamp to the ambient air to maintain the temperature of the cold spot of the fluorescent lamp within a predetermined temperature range.