Abstract: An articulating footrest mechanism pivotally attached to a vehicle that is adapted for transportation and recreation of all types. The articulating footrest mechanism has a top and bottom horizontal arm, or two top and two bottom horizontal arms pivotally attached to a vehicle frame section at footrest level and adapted to move freely in a circumferential nature around fulcrums located at midpoint of each arm. The articulating footrest mechanism includes two or four vertical footrest arms connected to the top and bottom horizontal arm ends with fasteners inserted through fulcrums that comprise of roller bearings or lubricated sleeves. Footrests such as bicycle pedals, motorcycle style pegs or ATV type platforms of any size or shape fix to the left and right vertical footrest arm or arms to support the weight of a human being thereon.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques for automating a system-level security review of a network-based service. The techniques may include generating and utilizing a machine-readable threat model to identify system-level security threats to the network-based service. The network-based service may be scanned upon being provisioned in a service-provider network, and the machine-readable threat model may be generated based on results of the scan. The machine-readable threat model may represent components of the network-based service, system-level security constraints configured to identify system-level security threats to the service, and mitigations to remedy violations to the system-level security constraints. The network-based service may be continuously, or periodically, scanned to identify changes in the network-based service.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques for automating a system-level security review of a network-based service. The techniques may include generating and utilizing a machine-readable threat model to identify system-level security threats to the network-based service. The network-based service may be scanned upon being provisioned in a service-provider network, and the machine-readable threat model may be generated based on results of the scan. The machine-readable threat model may represent components of the network-based service, system-level security constraints configured to identify system-level security threats to the service, and mitigations to remedy violations to the system-level security constraints. The network-based service may be continuously, or periodically, scanned to identify changes in the network-based service.

Abstract: An articulating footrest mechanism pivotally attached to a vehicle that is adapted for transportation and recreation of all types. The articulating footrest mechanism has a top and bottom horizontal arm, or two top and two bottom horizontal arms pivotally attached to a vehicle frame section at footrest level and adapted to move freely in a circumferential nature around fulcrums located at midpoint of each arm. The articulating footrest mechanism includes two or four vertical footrest arms connected to the top and bottom horizontal arm ends with fasteners inserted through fulcrums that comprise of roller bearings or lubricated sleeves. Footrests such as bicycle pedals, motorcycle style pegs or ATV type platforms of any size or shape fix to the left and right vertical footrest arm or arms to support the weight of a human being thereon.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques for automating a system-level security review of a network-based service. The techniques may include generating and utilizing a machine-readable threat model to identify system-level security threats to the network-based service. The network-based service may be scanned upon being provisioned in a service-provider network, and the machine-readable threat model may be generated based on results of the scan. The machine-readable threat model may represent components of the network-based service, system-level security constraints configured to identify system-level security threats to the service, and mitigations to remedy violations to the system-level security constraints. The network-based service may be continuously, or periodically, scanned to identify changes in the network-based service.

Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle deck lid includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin that is adjustable to cause the deck lid to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustment pin includes a tool engagement feature that allows for adjustment of the hinge assembly from within the trunk. A second tool engagement feature allows for adjustment of the hinge from outside of the trunk.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a position of an articulated member with respect to a predetermined plane comprise a multi-axis accelerometer mounted to a first movable member of an articulated set of members. The multi-axis accelerometer produces a sinusoidal signal in proportion to a position of the member with respect to a predetermined set of axes of a predetermined plane. An motion controller operatively in communication with the multi-axis accelerometer determines the angle of inclination as the arctangent of two readings obtained from the accelerometer.

Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle deck lid includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin that is adjustable to cause the deck lid to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustment pin includes a tool engagement feature that allows for adjustment of the hinge assembly from within the trunk. A second tool engagement feature allows for adjustment of the hinge from outside of the trunk.

Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly for a vehicle closure is disclosed. The adjustable hinge assembly includes an adjustment pin received in a hinge pin and is adjustable to cause the closure to become flush with adjacent vehicle body structure. The adjustable hinge assembly may be employed with a deck lid of a vehicle to allow for a flushness adjustment of the deck lid relative to adjacent vehicle quarter panels.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a system for actuating manipulator jaws. This system employs a double sided rack, each side of which engages a pinion at a first end of a rotatably mounted lever. The second end of each lever comprises a jaw region. The present invention may be used with subsea manipulators mounted on remotely operated vehicles (“ROV's”).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of rotary actuators. Specifically, the present invention relates to rotary actuators comprising a rotatable top piston assembly and a stationary bottom piston assembly wherein rotation of the top piston assembly can be caused by pressurizing one or more cavities between the top and bottom piston assemblies.