Abstract: An antenna alignment bracket may include a guide member having a first end and a second end, a first end plate disposed at the first end of the guide member to extend away from the guide member in a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to a direction of longitudinal extension of the guide member, a second end plate disposed at the second end of the guide member to extend away from the guide member in the first direction, and an extension portion operably coupled to one of the first end plate, the second end plate, or the guide member at a proximal end of the extension portion. The extension portion may be configured to support an alignment tool bracket for holding an alignment tool configured to align an antenna assembly at a distal end of the extension portion. A receiving space is defined between the first and second end plates to receive the antenna assembly.

Abstract: A composition for animal litter derived from field peas includes dried field peas or some combination of dried field peas, an organic moisture absorbent material, and a filler material. The composition for animal litter provides an organic, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly material for absorbing animal waste and containing odor. A method for making the composition includes harvesting dried field peas, comminuting the dried field peas to a desired particle size, and optionally mixing the dried and sized field pea particles with one or more filler materials to improve various properties of the composition such as moisture absorbency and odor retention. Some filler material examples include oat hulls, grass seed screenings, wheat straw, corn straw, wheat middlings, wood pellets, wood pulp, recycled paper, sawdust, walnuts, barley, or soy pulp.

Abstract: An antenna alignment bracket may include a guide member having a first end and a second end, a first end plate disposed at the first end of the guide member to extend away from the guide member in a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to a direction of longitudinal extension of the guide member, a second end plate disposed at the second end of the guide member to extend away from the guide member in the first direction, and an extension portion operably coupled to one of the first end plate, the second end plate, or the guide member at a proximal end of the extension portion. The extension portion may be configured to support an alignment tool bracket for holding an alignment tool configured to align an antenna assembly at a distal end of the extension portion. A receiving space is defined between the first and second end plates to receive the antenna assembly.

Abstract: An energy absorber includes a housing, a bearing housing positioned within the housing, a main connection point connected to a first receiver, and a threaded rod connected through a bearing and having an end connected to the first receiver at a first end of the housing. The bearing is positioned in the bearing housing. Compressible elements of the threaded rod compress against the bearing to absorb energy upon exceeding a force threshold.

Abstract: An energy absorber includes a housing, a bearing housing positioned within the housing, a main connection point connected to a first receiver, and a threaded rod connected through a bearing and having an end connected to the first receiver at a first end of the housing. The bearing is positioned in the bearing housing. Compressible elements of the threaded rod compress against the bearing to absorb energy upon exceeding a force threshold.

Abstract: A hub cover for securement to a drive axle hub after removal of a drive axle therefrom, the hub surrounding an axle opening from which the drive axle has been removed and for retaining oil therein. The axle cover is a plate having an exterior surface and an interior mounting surface, the plate being of a size sufficient to cover the hub and the axle opening. A mounting means is provided for mounting the plate on the hub. An oil access means is associated with the plate for selectively adding oil to the axle opening and retaining the oil therein. When the plate is mounted to the hub the interior mounting surface and hub form a sealing surface that surrounds the axle opening to prevent leakage of oil from the opening.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment safety device for use with an upright structure includes an elongate member, a connecting member, a securing member, and a lifeline. The connecting member is operatively connected to the elongate member proximate a first end of the elongate member. The connecting member extends outward from the elongate member and is configured and arranged to engage the upright structure. The securing member is operatively connected to the elongate member proximate a second end of the elongate member. The securing member is configured and arranged to extend around a portion of an anchor member. The connecting member and the securing member anchor the elongate member thereby providing an anchorage point. The lifeline is operatively connected to the elongate member, wherein the lifeline provides fall protection proximate the upright structure when the elongate member is anchored.

Abstract: A ratcheting anchorage device for use with a lifeline when performing tasks on a surface includes an anchorage member proximate the surface, a support member, a ratcheting device, an elongate member, and a connecting member. The support member is configured and arranged to be supported by the surface proximate the anchorage member. The ratcheting device is operatively connected to the support member. The elongate member has a first end and a second end. The first end is operatively connected to the ratcheting device, and the second end is operatively connected to the connecting member, which is configured and arranged to engage the anchorage member. The ratcheting device is configured and arranged to ratchet the elongate member so that the elongate member becomes taut when the connecting member engages the anchorage member thereby securing the support member to the anchorage member.