Abstract: A shielded electrical connection system comprises a male electrical connector and a female electrical connector that mates with the male electrical connector. The mated electrical connectors have mated terminals that are disposed and sealed in communicating terminal passages of the respective electrical connectors. The electrical connectors also have engaged electromagnetic shields that are disposed and at least partially sealed in communicating shield chambers that are isolated from the mated terminals that are sealed in communicating terminal passages.

Abstract: A card connector includes an insulating housing (1), a number of contacts (4) and a holding plate (8?, 8). The insulating housing (1) defines a card receiving space (130) with a card inserting opening along a card inserting direction. The contacts (4) include bended contacting portions cantilevered exposed in the card receiving space (130) and soldering portions retained on the insulating housing. The holding plate (8?, 8) is assembled to the insulating housing and formed with a receiving portion, free ends of the contacting portions of the contacts (4) are received in the receiving portion of the holding plate to avoid colliding with a card directly.

Abstract: A short-circuit-proof card connector is composed of a shell and at least two (first and second) terminal groups. The shell includes an opening, at least two receiving spaces for receiving a first card and a second card respectively, two first guiding faces formed at bilateral sides of the first receiving space, and two second guiding faces formed at bilateral sides of the second receiving space. The second terminal group close to the opening has a power terminal and a grounded terminal. A first interval is defined between the first and second guiding faces close to the power terminal. A second interval is defined between the first and second guiding faces close to the grounded terminal. The first interval is smaller than the second interval such that an electrically conductive surface of the first card does not touch the power terminal to avoid short circuit while the first card is inserted.

Abstract: A connector including a plurality of terminal wires forming gently-sloping hills in a longitudinal direction and having curved front and rear opposite end portions and wire retaining bodies each of which has substantially the same length as the wires to partially cover front half sides and rear half sides of one faces of the wires without contact and to restrain and retain intermediate portions of the wires. The two wire retaining bodies are combined into combined wire retaining bodies in such a manner that the curved opposite end portions of the retained wires face each to form terminal pinching portions. The combined wire retaining bodies are housed in a cylindrical connector casing having front and rear opposite open ends. The front and rear terminal pinching portions of the retaining bodies face the front and rear open end portions of the connector casing.

Abstract: A power supply connector assembly device, having a power supply connector includes a front insulating body and a rear insulating body. The front insulating body with a holding cavity that is used to hold a first conductive terminal, and the first conductive terminal comprises holding slots that hold a protruding portion formed central of an insulating body. Embedding grooves are defined on the protruding portion that enable a second conductive terminal to embed therein, and a through hole is further defined in the protruding portion that provides for the signal terminal to clamp therein. When joining together the front insulating body and the rear insulating body, joining holes defined in the front insulating body and joining portions formed on the rear insulating body, and the two insulating bodies are clamped and enclosed within a covering case, thereby enabling the power supply connector to achieve the objective of conducting electric power.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector (2), such as a modular connector, comprising a first locking device (4) arranged at the connector body (6), which first locking device is elongated, whose one end (8) is fixedly arranged at the connector body and whose other end (10) is freely arranged at a distance from the connector body and at loading is resilient such that is can be moved (R) against the connector body and intended to be connected in engagement with a female connector intended for the connector, whereby the connector again is disconnectable by spring action of the first locking device inwards, that the connector (2) further comprises a second locking device (12), arranged to the connector body, comprising a movable locking pin (14), whereby the first locking device (4) can be firmly locked by displacement (F) of the locking pin (14) of the second locking device (12).

Abstract: A communications jack assembly includes: a jack frame having a plug aperture; a dielectric mounting substrate attached to the jack frame; and a plurality of conductors engaged with the mounting substrate, each of the conductors including a fixed end portion mounted with the mounting substrate and a free end portion extending into the plug aperture for electrical contact with a mating plug, each of the free end portions having substantially the same profile and being substantially transversely aligned in side-by-side relationship. A first pair of conductors is sandwiched inside a second pair of conductors. The second pair of conductors includes a crossover, the positioning of crossover being selected to provide differential to common mode crosstalk compensation.

Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector includes a main body, a plug with four signal pins, a plug module, and a cable. The plug is formed in the plug module. The plug module is mounted to the main body. The cable is linked to the main body and electronically connected to the signal pins of the plug. It is simple and economical to replace any components of the USB connector expediently.

Abstract: A method provides wiring associated with a flange of a fuel delivery module for use in a fuel tank of a vehicle. The method includes molding a plastic flange 12 of a fuel delivery module, with the flange defining an inside region 11 and an outside region 7. At least one terminal 20? is provided that is accessible from the outside region of the flange. An electrical connection 28 is established between the at least one terminal and a wire 16?. In one embodiment, plastic material 25 is molded directly over a) the connection 28, b) at least a portion 32 of the wire 16? and c) at least a portion 34 of the terminal 20? to seal the connection, the portion of the wire, and the portion of the terminal between the inside region and outside region of the flange. In another embodiment a pre-formed plastic body encapsulates the connection 28 and the body is placed in a flange mold and plastic material is over molded to encapsulate the portion of the terminal while molding the flange.

Abstract: A shielded terminal (20) is inserted into a cavity (31) of a female housing (30) while inserting stabilizers (28) bulging out to left and right sides therefrom along guide grooves (40), and is partly locked by a locking portion (35). A retainer (50) is inserted into a retainer mount hole (42) while inserting legs (52) at the opposite sides into insertion grooves (44). When the retainer (50) is pushed to a full locking position, retaining portions (54) are engaged with the rear edges of the stabilizers (28) to doubly lock the shielded terminal (20). The retainer (50) is locked at the full locking position by the resilient engagement of full locking claws (58) with full locking sections (48) as well as by the fitting engagement of elongated locking projections (60) formed on the inner surfaces of the leg pieces (52) with end portions of the guide grooves (40).

Abstract: A connector has a housing (10) with cavities (12) for accommodating terminal fittings (30). A retainer-mounting hole (17) is formed in a side of the housing (10) and communicates with the cavities (12). A retainer (50) can be mounted in the retainer-mounting hole (17) at a predetermined normal depth to lock the terminal fittings (30) in the cavities (12). The retainer (50) has side locks (61) at both sides of the retainer (50) that lock to a corresponding side to-be-locked surface (22) in the housing (10). The retainer (10) also has an intermediate lock (68) at a central position of the retainer (50) that locks to an intermediate to-be-locked surface (22) in the housing (10). The blocking strength of the intermediate lock (68) exceeds the locking strength of the side locks (61).

Abstract: A standard type electrical connector element (1; 100; 200; 300), with a square cross-section measuring about 21×21 mm, includes (2; 102; 202; 302) within which are formed seats (22) adapted to house contacts (4; 204) adapted to receive the conductors (50) of electrical feed cables; a seat (23) adapted to house a contact (6; 106; 206; 306) adapted to go into contact with the conductor of an electrical earth cable, a cover (8; 108) which can be coupled on the body and which is provided with holes (83, 82) disposed in register with the contacts (4; 204) to allow the conductors of the feed and earth cables to be inserted, and spring elements (7) disposed in the seats (22, 23) of the body in which the contacts are housed to clamp the conductors of the electrical cables in contact with the respective contacts.

Abstract: A stabilizer (30) of a terminal fitting (20) is divided into a front stabilizer (31A) and a rear stabilizer (31B) and defining a small clearance therebetween. Thus, the smaller holes (32A, 32B) are formed by the divided stabilizer (30), and external matter is less likely to intrude.

Abstract: A fixing auxiliary device includes a main body, at least an extension arm and an adhesive element. The main body has a first portion in contact with a connecting portion of a circuit board and a second portion coupled to an extension plate of a metallic assembly. The at least an extension arm extends from an edge of the main body and is bent toward one side of the main body so as to clamp the extension plate of the metallic assembly. The adhesive element is used for bonding the first portion of the main body onto the connecting portion of the circuit board.

Abstract: An electrical inter-connection is provided such that a terminal pin which is positioned in a pin block extends through a plated through-hole in a circuit board substrate and is connected with the circuit board using a conductive bonding agent such as solder. The terminal pin is capable of inter-connection with conductive elements located on each major side of the circuit board and eliminates the need for an interference fit between the terminal pin and circuit board. The pin block includes a body and at least one stand-off. The stand-off maintains the body a sufficient distance from the circuit board substrate to enable a solder fillet to form between the plated through-hole and the terminal pin during re-flow processing. The electrical inter-connection further includes an eccentric aperture in the circuit board suitable for interference fit inter-connection with a protruding cylindrical feature such as on an electrical ground that has poor solderability characteristics.

Abstract: The invention comprises a scalable, configurable “propulsor” system. A propulsor system is an assembly of individual propulsors that act in concert to form a substantially continuous control surface that undulates in a working fluid. Each propulsor is driven and configured by computer-controlled actuators so that the control surface undulates in various wave forms. Optional actuators that may refine the surface shape include an “orientation” actuator that drives rotation about the propulsor's longitudinal axis, and a “geometry” actuator that controls each propulsor's geometric configuration.

Abstract: An outboard motor adapted to be mounted on a stern of a boat includes an internal combustion engine installed on a frame and a propeller powered by the engine to propel the boat, elastic members (rubber vibration isolators, elastic couplings, etc.) are interposed between the engine and the frame, thereby enabling vibration and noise produced by engine operation to be reduced without degrading steering performance.

Abstract: A duct structure for a watercraft includes a flexible tube for providing an air intake for the watercraft and a flexible member for being disposed on an inner perimeter of a hole in a hull of the watercraft for holding the flexible tube. A convex portion of the flexible tube engages at least one concave portion of the flexible member around substantially the entire circumference of the flexible member, allowing for easy insertion and removal of the flexible tube from the flexible member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surfing board leash tangle prevention instrument which prevents a leash on a surfing board from being stepped on, without being a hindrance or large resistance when on the move in the water. The leash for linking the surfing board to a user is attached with a weight member for sinking the leash into the sea or water. In order to make the weight member movable in the longitudinal direction of the leash, the weight member comprises a ring member having a through-hole which is larger than the external diameter of the leash.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a light-emitting device. At least one of a light-emitting film forming step, a conductive film forming step and an insulating film forming step is carried out while holding a substrate in a manner that an angle subtended by a surface of the substrate and the direction of gravity is within a range of from 0 to 30°.

Abstract: A printing screen, printing process and method for improving side-bottom ratio are provided. The printing screen mainly comprises a plurality of printing units, wherein each of the printing units comprises a body and a protrusion structure. The body has an ink aperture, and the protrusion structure extends from a surface of the body into the ink aperture. The printing process of a fluorescent layer in a plasma display panel utilizing the said printing screen can enhance the uneven film thickness of the fluorescent layer on the bottom of a discharge chamber, and further improve the side-bottom ratio of the fluorescent layer in a plasma display panel.

Abstract: A microdevice that comprises a device microstructure (38) and vent channel (34) in a wafer (14) that is sandwiched between a substrate (10) and a cap (16). The cap (16) and substrate (10) have recesses (41, 21) around the microstructure (22) to define a cavity. A vent (25) is connected to the vent channel (34) and subsequently to the cavity. The vent (25) is used to evacuate and seal the microstructure (38) in the cavity. A getter layer (32) can be used to maintain the cavity vacuum. An electrical connection can be provided through the vent (25), vent channel (34) and cavity to the getter (32) to electrically ground the getter layer (32).

Abstract: A method of forming a metal halide discharge tube comprises: arranging a tubular body (110) in an essentially vertical orientation; disposing a loose-fit T-plug (100) having a cylindrical portion (106) and an annular flange (104) in an upper open end of the tubular body (110) so that the cylindrical portion (106) of the T-plug (100) is disposed within the open end of the tubular body (110) in a contact-free, spaced relationship with an inner wall of the tubular body and with the annular flange (104) seating against an annular top end edge surface (108) of the tubular body (100); and firing the tubular body and the loose-fit T-plug to shrink fit the tubular body and the loose-fit T-plug to interfuse the loose-fit T-plug with the upper end of the tubular body in a manner which results in a unitary/monolithic body.

Abstract: A cathode panel for a cold cathode field emission display, comprising; (a) a plurality of main wirings, (b) a plurality of branch wirings extending from each main wiring, and (c) cold cathode electron emitting portions connected to the branch wirings, wherein a branch wiring connecting a cold cathode electron emitting portion defective in operation and a main wiring is cut off.

Abstract: An apparatus for illuminating a balloon from within includes an illumination assembly mounted on a power supply unit. The assembly includes a hollow cylindrical body having a light source (e.g., LED) disposed at one end and electrical inputs protruding from another end. The body of the power supply unit is provided at one end thereof with a shoulder flange and cylindrical spacer to facilitate sealing of the balloon against the assembly. The power supply unit receives power from a power source (e.g., battery), and supplies power to circuitry for controlling the light source. Preferably, the assembly, made of light-weight plastic materials, together with the power source, weighs less than the lift of a helium-filled balloon in which it may be installed.

Abstract: A brassiere comprising two brassiere cups each having an equal number of two or more panel sections representing by at least a lateral sling panel section and a main panel section respectively with the panel sections of each breast cup arranged such that the lateral panel section acts as a sling and possesses substantially less elasticity than is possessed by the main panel section and that the brassiere satisfies a narrow base width measurement for each breast cup of between 11.5 and 13.5 centimeters when the brassiere is extended. The main panel section should extend superiorly to cover the nipple area of the breast and possess greater elasticity.

Abstract: The invention provides a chemical-mechanical polishing pad comprising a polishing layer comprising a hydrophobic region, a hydrophilic region, and an endpoint detection port. The hydrophobic region is substantially adjacent to the endpoint detection port. The hydrophobic region comprises a polymeric material having a surface energy of 34 mN/m or less and a polymeric material having a surface energy of more than 34 mN/m. The invention further provides a method of polishing a substrate comprising the use of the polishing pad.

Abstract: A system for processing a conductive surface on a front surface of a wafer to form a metallic interconnect structure is disclosed. The system for processing comprises an electrochemical mechanical processing (ECMPR) module configured to form a substantially planarized conductive layer on the front surface of the wafer, a chamber within the ECMPR module configured to remove conductive material from an edge region of the wafer, a CMP module configured to receive the wafer from the ECMPR module and polish the planarized conductive layer on the surface of the wafer to form the metallic interconnect structure, and a robot configured to transfer the wafer from the ECMPR module to the chemical mechanical polish (CMP) module. In one aspect of the invention, the ECMPR module deposits conductive material on the front surface of the wafer. The ECMPR module removes at least a portion of the conductive layer from the front surface of the wafer.

Abstract: A handheld power tool, in particular a handheld right-angle grinder (10), has an electric motor drive for a motor housing (11) that accommodates a tool and also has a handle (15), which is retained on the motor housing (11) by means of a handle mounting device (30) located between them, which handle mounting device has a mount (40), fastened to the motor housing (11), and at least one vibration-damping element (50) that is in communication with the mount (40) and the handle (15). The handle mounting device (30) has a mounting plate (60), on which the handle (15) is fastened by means of a fixation device. The at least one vibration-damping element (50) is located between the mount (40) and the mounting plate (60) and is solidly joined to them to form a unitary component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device in a circular disk-shaped cleaning element intended for cleaning by means of a cleaning machine. The element is designed with a number of recesses (3) distributed over the active cleaning surface (2a) thereof Grinding elements (4) containing industrial diamonds and conventionally used for grinding stone and concrete floors are arranged in the said recesses. The grinding elements are fixed in such a way that in use they only come into light contact with the surface that is to be cleaned. The invention further relates to the use of a cleaning element in connection with wet cleaning conventionally performed with a cleaning machine. Alternatively the device may be used in such a way that dry polishing is first performed using the cleaning element, following which wet cleaning is carried out using a conventional cleaning element.

Abstract: A mobile wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU), components and methods therefor provide continuous communications capability while switching from a wireless connection with a first type of wireless system to a wireless connection with a second type of wireless system. Preferably, the WTRU is configured to switch wireless links from a Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) to a wireless local area network (WLAN) or vice versa during a continuous communication session. The invention is preferably implemented by providing an Application Broker for control signaling and a Communications broker for user data flow which may be embodied in an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Abstract: A method and a device for filling a sausage sleeve with paste filling material, where to facilitate a more uniform ejection of the paste filling material and to minimize turbulences in the filling flow on exiting the filling tube, and so as to achieve a smooth sausage surface, a bush with conical inner contour, which protrudes over the ejection end, is fitted around the region of the ejection end of the filling tube.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing portions severed from a poultry breast of controlled size and weight having a rotary mounted product holder including a generally cylindrical outer surface provided with at least one product cavity for receiving a first portion of a poultry breast for travel along an arcuate path defined by the outer surface of the product holder. A pressing means including an arcuate surface selected to generally mate with a portion of the arcuate path of travel of said cavity is mounted a selected distance from the path of travel of said cavity for engaging the portion of poultry breast to urge and hold the first portion into the cavity. A cutting member is disposed generally tangentially relative to the path of travel of the cavity between the surface of the pressing means and the outer surface of the product holder to engage the poultry breast and separate the first portion of said poultry breast contained in the cavity from the remaining portion thereof.

Abstract: A coin sorting apparatus includes a coin hopper and a coin ramp positioned below the coin hopper. A coin separator mechanism is located between the coin hopper and the coin ramp. The coin separator mechanism includes a separating wheel having a plurality of coin receiving apertures and a wheel housing which supports the separating wheel. The wheel housing includes a set of apertures arranged in order of increasing size for sorting the coins by diameter. A coin support surface is provided on one of the separating wheel and the wheel housing and a coin rolling surface is defined on the wheel housing.

Abstract: An airflow guide structure and manufacture thereof is used to allow components of an airflow guide are cut by molds in a factory to form thin plates in each of which has a plurality of bendable lines, and transported into a mainframe assembly plant to store therein. Each component of the airflow guide is folded into a three-dimensional type at a production line when a mainframe wants to be assembled. Because each component of the airflow guide is a thin plate and lighter in weight, it can be stacked together with another component before a three-dimensional cover body is assembled. Therefore, the space is saved and the transportation and storage are more convenient.

Abstract: A self-contained ventilator includes a housing having a support member for supporting a pollution source. A filter is further disposed in the housing for filtering contaminants emitted from the pollution source. A conduit is adapted to connect to the housing to provide non-housing communication between portions of the housing. A fan is situated in the conduit to generate an airflow that follows a path through the housing, through the conduit, and back to the housing. The airflow entrains the contaminants such that the contaminants are captured by the filter upon passage of the airflow through the filter.

Abstract: The apparatus for directing a flow of air and cotton from a cotton conveyor duct of a cotton harvester into a cotton receiver includes a cover member and a mounting element configured for mounting the cover member to a cotton conveyor duct for movement between a first position located at least partially in a path of a flow of air and cotton discharged through a discharge outlet of the duct, and a second position located adjacent to the path for directing the flow therealong. The cover member when in the first position is movable to the second position by a force exerted thereagainst by a flow of at least air discharged from the duct. A locking element of the apparatus is configured for automatically holding the cover member in the second position, the locking element being automatically operable for releasing the cover member when a downward force is applied thereagainst by the cotton receiver for moving the cover member to the first position.

Abstract: A game machines has a back side display unit composed of reels for displaying back patterns, and a front side display unit composed of transparent EL panels for displaying overlapping patterns overlapping with the back patterns. The back side display unit and the front side display unit are disposed not to produce blind spot regions of the back patterns. The game machine can provide various overlapping patterns with good visibility and a high game selection capability to a player.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gaming device which includes an award indicator which includes rotating objects. At least one award value and preferably other symbols are displayed on the faces of the objects. The gaming device provides players with certain award values displayed by the objects after the objects have stopped rotating. This type of gaming device provides players with increased entertainment and enjoyment when playing gaming devices.

Abstract: A display device comprising a plurality of prize balls, a ball holder adapted to hold the balls in an individually controlled manner, a controller adapted to select a prize ball, a display mechanism adapted to display the selected prize ball to the player; and a positioning mechanism in communication with the controller adapted to position the selected prize ball relative to the display mechanism. The display device may be combined with a jumbled ball display wherein the balls displayed by the display device appear to originate from the jumbled ball display. The display device may also be combined with a game apparatus that is adapted to allow players to play a game. In this embodiment, the display device may provide a bonus award for the player. Several games are also provided that may be used with the display device. In an alternative embodiment, the jumbled ball display is replaced with a video display device that displays the balls in video form.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is directed to a method for awarding at least a portion of a jackpot amount in a lottery game for a plurality of players. The method may include accepting an entry from each of the plurality of players for an occurrence of the lottery game, wherein each entry may include a first subset of numbers selected from a predetermined range of numbers, and determining an outcome for the occurrence of the lottery game, wherein the outcome for the occurrence of the lottery game may include a second subset of numbers selected from the predetermined range of numbers. The method may also include comparing the first subset of numbers for each of the entries to the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game, and determining the number of matched numbers for each entry between the first subset of numbers for the entry and the second subset of numbers.

Abstract: A wagering game for one or more players comprising (a) a random result generator for generating a specific random result, and (b) a playing surface (100) including a first betting zone (20) for placement of first wagers corresponding to a plural of likely random results; and a second betting zone (30) for placement of second wagers corresponding to a first or second outcome wherein the likely random result is compared to the specific random result for a match and the first or second outcomes are determined by a comparison of the specific random result with either a predetermined specific random result or a successive specific random result.

Abstract: A video game determines a reward acquired by a player character that has won a battle. If the player character inflicts damage of at least a predetermined value on an enemy character and kills the enemy character, the experience points acquired by the player character increase and the number of acquired items is also increased. If damage inflicted by the player character on the enemy character, immediately before the player character defeats the enemy character, is at least the predetermined value, then the reward of the battle is thus modified favorably for the player.

Abstract: An arrangement of selection objects includes an area model memory (1) for storing a configuration model of an area, an object model memory (3) for storing configuration models of respective selection objects, an image frame outputter (5) for performing an image frame indication of the configuration models, a model operator (7) for performing an arranging operation of the configuration models of the respective selection objects on the configuration model of the area in an image frame, a controller (9) for arranging the configuration models of the respective selection objects on the configuration model of the area in accordance with the arranging operation, a frequency information inputting device (11) for inputting to the controller (9) selection frequency information of the respective selection objects actually arranged in the area in accordance with an arrangement by the arranging operation, and an identification indicator (13) for performing an identifying indication of the configuration models by the image

Abstract: A vent valve for use in a constant velocity joint having a vent aperture in communication with a joint cavity comprises a body portion having a first end and a second end and a plurality of escape pathways extending therebetween. An umbrella shaped flexible retention cap is disposed adjacent the first end of the body portion and the plurality of escape pathways, wherein the retention cap is operative in a normally closed position to cover the plurality of escape pathways and seal the joint from external contaminants, and in response to internal pressure created in the joint cavity functions to bellow outward and expose the plurality of escape pathways to permit air to escape from the cavity.

Abstract: A torsional vibration damper is provided which comprises a primary mass, a secondary mass, and a damping unit. The primary mass defines a ring-shaped chamber, and the ring-shaped chamber is divided into at least two portions. The secondary mass is rotatably connected to the primary mass. The damping unit couples the primary and secondary masses to each other in a rotationally elastic manner. The damping unit comprises a plurality of elastic members, a pair of end guide, and a friction member disposed between the elastic members.

Abstract: A rotary shaft may include a multi-piece liner for absorbing vibrations caused by rotational energy generated by the rear axle and/or clutch of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: An ice skating arena having at least a first ice rink having a first side wall of a first wall length and a second ice rink having a second side wall of a second wall length; the first side wall being parallel to the second side wall at an inter-rink distance therefrom; the first side wall comprising a first protective spectator viewing window; the second side wall comprising a second protective spectator viewing window, a ceiling extending the inter-rink distance from the first wall and the second wall along at least a portion of the first and second walls; a floor extending the inter-rink distance from the first wall and the second wall along at least a portion of the first and second walls; wherein the first side wall, the second side wall, the ceiling and the floor define therebetween a chamber comprising a climate controlled spectator viewing space. The area provides enhanced spectator comfort in a maximum unencumbered viewing manner and reduced capital cost expenditures.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for supporting, installing, and removing a safety net or other partition in a multiple use facility. The support system is comprised of a number of linear or substantially linear segments that are coupled together in a configuration that approximates the shape of the area being partitioned. The support system may be easily assembled and the safety net or other partition secured thereto. The support system is attached at various points to a lifting system that can lift the support system, and safety net or other partition, into position. Similarly, the support system may be lowered, disassembled, and stored for further use.

Abstract: A golf club (e.g., driver or putter) is provided. The club includes a head. The club also includes a handle having a proximate end connected to the head and having a distal end (which may be provided with a grip). The head may include components that can be adjusted to alter (e.g., simultaneously and/or independently) the position of the proximate end of the handle on the head and to alter the head weight balance and/or orientation.