Abstract: A steam iron having a bipartite steam rate control, based on a combination of a user-control, which allows a user to consciously set a desired steam rate, and an intuitively operated handle, which may conditionally provide the steam rate control assembly with corrective, energy saving input.

Abstract: The invention relates to ironing devices that have an intuitive steam emitting feature while the controlling of other functionalities of the ironing device remains possible. The proposed ironing device (1) comprises: a base (2); a handle (3) moveable relative to the base (2); a resilient member (9) biasing the handle in an upper position and allowing movement of the handle upon exertion of a force thereon by a user towards a lower position; a steam controller (4) operatively connected to the handle (3) such that the release of steam of the ironing device (1) at least in part is intuitively controlled by the force exerted on the handle (3) by the user; a console (6) that is connected with the base (2) and that is provided with at least one operating button (7); and at least one recess (5) in the handle at least partly accommodating the console (6), the console (6) and the handle (3) being configured so that the at least one operating button (7) is operable with the same hand that holds the handle (3).

Abstract: An aerial advertising device for providing predictable and consistent oscillations to a banner towed behind an aircraft. The aerial advertising device may be disposed at the bottom of the leading edge of a banner. The device may generally comprise a weight box disposed above a wind box. The device may be rotatable about the leading edge or extension, wherein the range of motion of such rotation may be limited by a restriction arm preventing further motion of the device relative to the leading edge. Such rotation may allow the inside walls of the wind box to transfer the applied wind force to the rotation of the device and thereby the rotation of the leading edge of the banner. The weight box may further comprise a horizontal translation arm upon which a slidable weight may slide as the translation arm is moved into greater angular positions relative to horizontal.

Abstract: The invention relates to memorabilia and apparatus for displaying an event or occasion having an audio and/or visual display that is hidden from a viewer. The memorabilia and devices are of particular interest to and use by the sports and/or popular music fanatic. The invention also is drawn to a method for presenting or displaying a sports or a pop item or image thereby providing entertainment to an individual.

Abstract: A display presenting a multi-faceted illumination effect includes a housing having an opening and a light source within the housing. A cover at least partially covers the opening of the housing and has a plurality of facets that are angled with respect to each other. One or more of the angles are formed such that facets abutting at the angles are visibly distinct to an observer outside the housing when illuminated by the light source within the housing to produce the multi-faceted illumination effect.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods involve a system to electrostatically mount a display system with a number of visible indicators that define regions and magnetically mount a number of tokens that correspond to the defined regions. In an illustrative example, the display system may include a flexible vinyl carrier of between 0.004 and 0.010 inches which may be sufficient thickness to facilitate removal of air bubbles but sufficiently thin to support magnetic tokens on a wide variety of target surfaces. One surface of the carrier may provide a retention force generated by electrostatic forces between the first surface and a target surface. In an example implementation, the target surface may be the exterior of a residential appliance. An opposite surface of the carrier may include visible indicia, for example, of a map.

Abstract: A fixing device (11) for use with a notice board (33) having at least two spaced fixing holes (33) formed in the board, and comprising two pieces (12,13) for placement one either side of the board (33) each with a respective front face (15 or 17) which sits against the board (33), one piece (12) having spaced apart studs (18) thereon which in use pass through the fixing holes (33) to engage in retention holes (28) in the other piece (13), one of said two pieces (13) having a rear face (14) with attachment means (16) for attaching the device (11) to a support (31) and a resiliently flexible projection (27) which is engagable with surfaces on the support (31).

Abstract: A hollow self-stick advertisement device includes a body, which has at least one attaching back surface to be attached to a commercial product with an adhesive substance, such as adhesives or an adhesive tape. The advertisement body forms at least one open area serving as a hollow viewing window that is set to correspond to indication and brand name formed on the commercial product so as not to affect the identification of the product but highlighting the identification. The body includes an additional area surrounding the viewing window to receive printings for advertisement other than the commercial product to be made thereon. The hollow self-stick advertisement device is easy to manufacture with low costs, provides a unique design for highlighting the advertisement, and is diversified in forms and can be made three-dimensional to provide enhanced effect of advertisement.

Abstract: A firearm having a barrel and a whistle, wherein when the firearm is discharged air is forced through the whistle to cause a whistle sound. In one particular embodiment, the whistle comprises a barrel port, a channel, and a whistle port and wherein when the firearm is discharged a bullet traveling down the barrel forces air through the barrel port, the channel, and the whistle port to cause a whistle sound. In another embodiment, the whistle is associated with a firearm attachment and the firearm attachment is removably couplable to the firearm. In a further embodiment, the whistle is modifiable and modification of the whistle is configurable to eliminate or change the whistle sound. In a further embodiment, the whistle sound is associated with a signal that is transmitted to another device or central location for analysis, wherein the signal comprises a firearm identification or locational information.

Abstract: A firing inhibition system for a firearm includes an electromechanical actuator electrically connected to a dynamic grip recognition module including at least one sensor and a microcontroller, wherein the at least one sensor is located in a portion of a firearm operable to receive grip pressure from a user and wherein the at least one sensor is operable to transmit a signal to the microcontroller, wherein the microcontroller is operable to receive programming comprising grip pressure of an authorized user and is operable to interpret whether the grip pressure of the user matches the grip pressure of the authorized user, and to send a signal to the electromechanical actuator to actuate or to not actuate.

Abstract: A muzzle device for simultaneously mitigating the four major physical effects caused when a projectile is fired; muzzle climb, concussion, and recoil without an increased muzzle flash signature is provided. The muzzle device can include a cylindrical body defining an expansion chamber and can include a securing mechanism arranged at a proximal end and an end wall arranged at a distal end. An opening sized for a projectile can be arranged in the distal end wall. At least one distal tuning vent can be arranged in the distal end wall about the opening. A plurality of radial exhaust vents can be arranged through a cylindrical wall of the cylindrical body. The expansion chamber can define a fixed volume and the tuning and exhaust vents can define an open area. A ratio between the fixed volume and the open area can be about 0.6 to 1 to about 0.9 to 1. A method of tuning a muzzle device is also provided.

Abstract: This invention teaches a telescopic gun sight free of parallax error which accurately displays a weapon's point of aim independent of the position of the shooter's eye. Additionally, at least one embodiment of the present invention provides a telescopic sight with a wide viewing angle and a long, comfortable eye-relief.

Abstract: A scope may include an adjustment dial, which may be moved among a plurality of positions to configure the scope to compensate for projectile drops. The adjustment dial may be labeled with dial-calibration data, which may include one or more distance indicators and/or one or more windage hold-off indicators. The scope may be attached to a gun and the dial-calibration data may be at least partially generated using ballistics performance data based on shots fired by the gun. The dial-calibration data may be at least partially generated using shooting conditions. An electronic device may include a derived distance calculation module, which may be configured to use a distance to a target and actual shooting conditions to calculate a derived distance. The derived distance may be used in connection with an adjustment dial labeled with dial-calibration data at least partially generated using shooting conditions different from the actual shooting conditions.

Abstract: A sighting assembly for a firearm includes a scope and a mounting clamp. The mounting clamp includes a ring cap and a ring base that cooperate to surround and hold the scope. The mounting clamp has a rail clamp that includes a plurality of crowned portions that are configured to physically contact and grip a mounting rail.

Abstract: An ice fishing trap comprising in its operational state a crossbeam dimensioned for extending across a hole in ice covering a body of water, and a hingedly coupled vertical mast. The vertical mast has a rotatable reel dimensioned to carry a length of fishing line and a hook. A trigger mechanism is provided, wherein a rotation of the reel causes an arcuate movement of a trigger hook. One aspect of the invention provides at least two stabilizer limbs hingedly coupled to the crossbeam, so as to form a general Z shaped support base when operational. In another aspect the fishing trap provides a trigger bolt coupled to an indicator spring, wherein the trigger bolt is utilized to couple the indicator spring to the trigger hook. The trigger bolt is slidingly supported by bolt guide, thus providing improved resistance to false indications due wind vibration and the like. Preferably, the trigger bolt is coupled to the indicator spring by a ring shaped coupler.

Abstract: A hiking and fishing system is described. The hiking and fishing system generally comprises a staff including a staff handle into which at least a portion of a fishing rod may be inserted into a staff cavity. When the fishing rod is inserted into and enclosed by the staff cavity, the hiking and fishing system may function as a hiking staff or stick. Further, the fishing rod is substantially protected by the staff and staff handle. When the fishing rod is removed from the staff cavity and attached to the staff end, and a fishing reel is detachably engaged to the reel mount, the hiking and fishing system may function as a fishing rod.

Abstract: An improved fishing weight or “bottom bouncer” wherein a flexible wire support arm includes an offset bent region that cooperates with an exposed cavity and internal depression at a weighted ballast piece threaded onto the arm. Reciprocating movement of a latch piece mounted to the arm prevents or permits the arm to flex in the ballast piece to attach and detach the bent region from the depression. The support arm also provides a line attachment bend having defined shoulders that maintain a preferred alignment of the sinker to a supporting fishing line. An alternative, single arm bottom bouncer sinker is also disclosed.

Abstract: A snap trap (1) for mice has a pivotable bar (3), which is mounted on a base plate (2) and is prestressed in a readiness position against the spring force of a spring element (5), has a locking lever (6) for fixing the bar (3) in the readiness position and has a triggering part (4), which is provided with a bait holder (11). The triggering part (4) is mounted on the base plate (2) in the manner of a rocker. The triggering part (4) is also formed from plastic as a one-piece moulding.

Abstract: An extermination device for exterminating pests includes a holder, trigger mechanism and a resilient ring mounted on the holder. When a pest actuates the trigger mechanism, the ring is released from the holder onto the pest, thereby killing the pest in a humane manner. A cover may be provided to protect the trigger mechanism from dirt and animals larger than target pest size. A loading device having a tapering body adapted to allow a resilient ring to be expanded from the narrow end to the wide end of the tapering body, wherein the wide end includes a formation adapted to engage with a holder of an extermination device.

Abstract: A method and a device are disclosed for capturing sea crustaceans, such as crab, lobster, and shrimp. In various embodiments, the disclosed crustacean trap has a tapered body and collapsible trap doors usable for stacking multiple crustacean traps to reduce space requirements for storage, transportation and deployment. Foldable entry doors allow pre set up of traps for commercial and sport fishing fishing applications. The disclosed crustacean trap is configured for single-step and/or single-hand setting up of bait, trap doors, and deployment. The disclosed crustacean trap further includes a body-attached hook, which reduces line and rope tangling during setup and operation.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for obtaining an alkyl ester fuel, i.e., a biodiesel, and alcohol from a feedstock mixture of free fatty acids and/or glycerides mixed with a simple alcohol, such as methanol. The method uses an electrostatic probe to provide an electrical field within the reactor. This causes the glycerin molecules to precipitate out of the feedstock mixture. A drain is provided in the reactor, to drain the glycerin from the reactor. When the precipitated glycerin reaches a level to make contact with the electrostatic probe, an electrical circuit is closed, which causes the drain to open. When the level drops, the drain closes. Glycerin absorbs water and draining glycerin from the reactor naturally dehydrates the fuel.

Abstract: A terpolymer formed from (A) ethylene, (B) (i) C2- to C14-alkenyl esters of one or more aliphatic C1- to C20-monocarboxylic acids or (ii) C1- to C24-alkyl esters of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid and (C) olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbons selected from (iii) five- to seven-membered cycloalkenes and (iv) ?-olefins having 6 to 20 carbon atoms. The terpolymer mentioned is suitable as a cold flow improver in middle distillate fuels. It lowers the lower mixing temperature of cold flow improver additives into middle distillate fuels and improves the filterability of middle distillate fuels comprising cold flow improver additives.

Abstract: A method for producing pulverized coal including the steps of providing a drying gas heated to a predefined temperature in a hot gas generator; feeding the heated drying gas into a pulverizer; introducing raw coal into the pulverizer, the pulverizer grinding the raw coal into pulverized coal; collecting a mixture of drying gas and pulverized coal from the pulverizer and feeding the mixture to a filter, the filter separating the dried pulverized coal from the drying gas; collecting the dried pulverized coal for further use and feeding the drying gas from the filter to an exhaust line; and collecting the drying gas exiting the filter and feeding part of the collected drying gas to a recirculation line for feeding recirculation drying gas to the hot gas generator.

Abstract: Synthetic coal, methods of producing synthetic coal, produced from fermentation residue, such as the residue from ethanol production, by subjecting the fermentation residue to hydrothermal carbonization in an aqueous solution at a temperature and a pressure sufficient to form a synthetic coal solid and a liquid component. The solid synthetic coal component has a low ash content and may be used as a carbon source for energy production, such as for combustive thermal energy generation, or for gassification for the production of synthesis gas.

Abstract: A device for processing liquid fuel capable of substantially reducing noxious materials comprised in exhaust gas emitted from heat engine. Device (10) for processing liquid fuel according to this invention is a device (10) for processing liquid fuel disposed at flow channel (26) for providing liquid fuel to heat engine, comprises a plurality of walls (50a, 50b) for applying magnetism arranged at an appropriate interval on the flow channel (26). As a surface of the walls (50a, 50b) is constituted at the upstream side of flow channel (26) from a south-pole magnet magnetized between 0.2 mT and 1.5 mT, south-pole magnetism can be efficiently applied to the liquid fuel, and combustion efficiency of heat engine of diesel vehicles, gasoline vehicles, LP gas-fueled vehicles, vessels, boilers etc. can be increased and all noxious substances in exhaust gas such as CO2, CO, HC. NOx, PM, etc can be considerably reduced.

Abstract: A garden system is provided comprising: a planter for containing soil for growing one or more plants, the planter comprising at least one port for permitting plant growth therethrough; a water source; a pump connected to the water source at a pump inlet; a water line connected to a pump outlet, the water line extending into the planter for delivering water to soil contained in the planter; a power source for powering the pump for delivering water from the water source to the water line; and a control module connected between the power source and the pump to provide a timing signal to the pump for delivering water according to a water cycle.

Abstract: A storage device for maintaining potted plant viability and quality that allows for sufficient water or other suitable liquid to roots and growing media of a plant. The device includes a storage pot having a base and walls, a foam insert disposed within the storage pot; and the insert having a lower surface that engages the base and a flat upper surface where the root mass and growing media are placed. The root mass and growing media maintains its position by engaging the upper flat surface of the foam and at least one of the walls of the pot. A method is also disclosed for transporting or storage that includes potting a plant in the storage pot, and wetting the foam insert.

Abstract: An apparatus with opening and closing mechanism includes a control unit for making a foreign object detection time period during which a speed change resulting from a foreign object being caught is detected longer than a play detection time period during which a speed change resulting from a play factor of the driving force transmission system is detected within a predetermined operating range in a vicinity of each of a start point and an end point of an opening or closing operation. Therefore, the apparatus can discriminate between detection of a speed change resulting from a foreign object being caught, and detection of a speed change resulting from a play factor of the driving force transmission system which occurs in the vicinity of either of the start and end points of the opening or closing operation without erroneously detecting any one of them by using a single position sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle passage control device capable of suppressing damage and breakage of an opening/closing bar thereof to the minimum, and suppressing damage and the like of a vehicle to the minimum even if the vehicle collides with the opening/closing bar. The vehicle passage control device is a vehicle passage control device in which an opening/closing bar 12 that regulates passage of a vehicle is provided, the vehicle passage control device being installed at a passage gate of an entrance or exit of a toll road or the like. The vehicle passage control device performs opening/closing control for the opening/closing bar 12 to rotationally move and upspring obliquely upward in front in a passing direction of the vehicle. An inclined angle ? at which the opening/closing bar 12 rotationally moves and upsprings obliquely upward remains within a range from approximately 25 degrees to approximately 55 degrees with respect to a road surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a precast radiation protection board, which is structured for jointing another protection board. The protection board includes a protection layer that is formed of a mixture of barium sulfate and cement and outside isolation plates that are respectively attached to opposite sides of the protection layer. The outside isolation plates are fiber cement boards. This arrangement allows the precast structure to be efficiently installed and allows for direct painting or decorative coating, so as to significantly reduce operation time.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a drive arrangement for motor-operated adjustment of a closure element in a motor vehicle having at least one drive with a drive motor, and a drive controller. The closure element can be driven in the motor-operated adjustment mode by the drive motor in the closing direction and in the opening direction between a closed and an open position. The drive is non-self-locking and has a sensor, in particular a Hall sensor, for sensing the drive movement. The drive controller monitors the sensor signals for a fault state, and when a fault state is sensed initiates an emergency braking and/or stop mode. The drive arrangement comprises two drives each with a sensor for determining the respective drive movement. To detect fault-induced slamming shut of the closure element, the drive controller correlates the sensor signals of the two sensors, in particular compares said sensor signals.

Abstract: A drive system for a door having a door leaf guided laterally in guide rails. A carriage, which is connected to the upper edge of the door leaf in an articulated manner, is arranged to be guided along one of the guide rails. Conductive tracks running along the guide rail are provided for supplying power to a motor driving the carriage. The conductive tracks can optionally be contacted at the front or back ends thereof.

Abstract: A gate for providing an opening in a barrier system includes a gate barrier segment and a connector having first and second connector segments. The first connector segment is coupled to the gate barrier segment. The first and second connector segments are releasably coupled, and may be hingedly connected on at least one of a first and second side thereof. The second connector segment is configured to be coupled to a stationary barrier segment.

Abstract: The present invention is a wide channel door frame cooperating with a wide width knife edge of a door and latching mechanism: to accommodate a gap between finger stock seals when the wide knife edge door is in the open position, to provide electrical connectivity between the door and door frame when the wide knife edge door is received into the wide channel door frame in the closed position, to accommodate ease of manufacturing a straight channel, to accommodate ease of cleaning the channel after installation of the finger stock seals, and to accommodate ease of closing/latching and opening/delatching the door. An alternative embodiment includes a third strip of beryllium copper finger stock seals attached to the base of the channel for increased electrical conductivity or the addition of weather seals for exterior applications. Wide channels and knife edges can be made of desirable material, for example 304 stainless steel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rescue passage window for a passenger train, comprising an aluminum alloy outer frame, a hollow tempered glass, a movable sash, a fixed sash, a locking device, a rotating device and a sealing device, the aluminum alloy outer frame is a carrier to connect the structures of any other parts, the hollow tempered glass is inlaid on the aluminum alloy outer frame by the sealing device to form the fixed sash and the movable sash, the movable sash is suspended on the cross beam of the aluminum alloy outer frame by the rotating device to realize its connection with the aluminum alloy outer frame, reliable locking between the movable sash and the aluminum alloy outer frame is realized by the locking device, connection and sealing between the movable sash and the aluminum alloy outer frame is realized by the sealing device.

Abstract: A conical-shaped plug member integrally comprising soft, porous foam material and having a helical profile for plugging the gap space in between the flights of an auger when an auger is not in use. Helical auger plug systems may comprise a removably attachable flag to indicate when the plug member is in use (inserted). The plug member of the present invention is designed to reduce the loss of heat (or cooling air) within/from a grain bin during the heating and drying process while preventing rodents and other animals from entering the grain storage bin through the auger flightings and infesting the grain.

Abstract: An adjustable door sweep with an upper frame, a lower carrier, and at least one brush is provided. The adjustable door sweep includes diagonally oriented slots in the walls of the upper frame and the lower carrier with attached rotatable rods to assist in vertical adjustment of the extensions, such as brushes. The method of using such an adjustable door sweep is also provided.

Abstract: A simplification of a system for controlling a gate which is displaceable by means of a motorized drive mechanism across a rectangular gate aperture from an opened position into a closure position, whereby it is possible to detect an intrusion by an obstructing object during the movement of a gate into the closure position, is achieved due to the fact that a distance measurement detector beam is scanned across a scan area of preferably 90 deg.

Abstract: Diamond-bonded constructions include a diamond-bonded body having a thermally stable region extending a distance below a diamond-bonded body surface. The thermally stable region comprises a matrix phase of bonded-together diamond crystals, and interstitial regions comprising a reaction product. The reaction product is formed by reaction between the diamond crystals and a reactive material. The reactant is a carbide former and the reaction product is a carbide. The diamond-bonded body includes a further diamond region extending from the thermally stable region that comprises the matrix phase and a Group VIII metal disposed within interstitial regions of the matrix phase. The thermally stable region is substantially free of a catalyst material used to initially form the diamond-bonded body. The diamond-bonded body may include a material layer formed from the reaction product that is disposed on a surface of the diamond-bonded body thermally stable region.

Abstract: A method of bonding poly-crystalline diamonds to a wear surface, using commercially available poly-crystalline diamond cutters having poly-crystalline diamond buttons bonded to a carbide core. The poly-crystalline diamond cutters are cooled with cryogenic liquid. The poly-crystalline diamond cutters are crushed to form poly-crystalline diamond cutter fragments, with each of the fragments having a poly-crystalline diamond button fragment still bonded to a carbide core fragment. The carbide core fragment is then bonded onto the wear surface, such that the wear surface includes poly-crystalline diamond buttons fragments.

Abstract: A fine grained cemented carbide powder mixture for cutting tool inserts for metal machining includes WC-powder with a Scott density of 2.75-3.75 g/cm3 and a compacting density after dry pressing at 100 MPa within 8.8-9.8 g/cm3. The sintering shrinkage of the fine grained cemented carbide powder mixture is 16.8 to 17.9% at a compacting pressure of 150 MPa. A method of making the powder mixture is also described.

Abstract: A system and a method of preventing disaster by compensating displacement of a skyscraper in accordance with wind pressure are disclosed. The system for preventing disaster of a skyscraper includes a displacement sensing module configured to sense displacement of the skyscraper, and a displacement compensating apparatus configured to pull the skyscraper in the gravity direction in case that the sensed displacement is more than a reference value.

Abstract: Dimensionally adequate for the transit of persons in its interior, the main characteristic of which lies in the fact that it consists of a self-supporting, modular and removable cover, which allows simple and fast assembly, independent of said conveyor belt, in addition to subsequent folding in a horizontal position for those times of year when said cover is not used, giving it a high degree of watertightness and resistance to strong winds, with ensuing benefits in terms of visual impact and respect for the natural landscape, in addition to the possibility of using the entire outer surface of the cover as an advertising medium.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate a method and apparatus for a tower structure. In one embodiment, the tower structure comprises a first base plate comprising a first hinge device, a first structural section having a first side and a second side, the first structural section coupled to a second base plate comprising a second hinge device, a second structural section coupled to the first structural section, and an aerial component coupled to the second structural section, wherein the first structural section is rotatable relative to the first base plate in a first rotational axis, the second structural section is rotatable relative to the first structural section in a second rotational axis, and at least a portion of the second structural section is received in a channel formed in the first side of the first structural section when the first structural section and the second structural section are substantially parallel.

Abstract: An energy barrier is made of adjustable width insulating rails, reflective insulation panels and a gasketing element to create a single layer or multi-layer stack of reflective dead air spaces within cavity spaces of framing members of a building envelope where an efficient energy barrier is desired.

Abstract: An aisle enclosure system including ceiling bracket assemblies, ceiling panels, vertical blanking panels, aisle duct adaptors, and accessory rails, for use with equipment racks and ceiling structures in hot-aisle and cold-aisle data centers. The ceiling assemblies may be mounted to the tops of the racks or may be suspended from an area above the racks. The aisle enclosure system further includes a moveable structure that is configured and adapted to position a ceiling panel in an closed position when the moveable structure is in a first position, and position the ceiling panel in an open position when the moveable structure is in a second position, where the moveable structure is configured and adapted to move from the first position to a second position in response to an alarm condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bracket used to fix photovoltaic panels in horizontal position on the roof, characterised in that it can be universally used on roofs made with flat surface and roofs made with notched panels provided with trapezoidal ribs, including with different cross-section.

Abstract: A stairway assembly includes a tread and riser panel attached together by a uniquely designed gusset to form a tread and riser assembly that can be integrally installed on the stringers. In one embodiment, a first portion of the gusset includes a first attachment structure connected to the lower surface of the tread, and a second portion of the gusset has a second attachment structure connected to the lower surface of the riser. The first portion of the gusset extends at an angle from the second portion, with the side edge of the riser overlapping and facing the upper surface of the tread, and said tread side edge faces said gusset. The gusset may include an elongated slot that forms a line of weakening in the gusset. The gusset may be bent about the line of weakening to move the tread and riser into the final position in which the tread is perpendicular to the riser.

Abstract: A modular, prefabricated stair tower comprising a plurality of stairs, landings, handrails and hangers pre-assembled into a module configured such that it might be shipped and installed into a wind power tower tube section, with installation preferably occurring prior to shipment to the wind farm jobsite so that, when the tube section is erected vertically, authorized personnel gain immediate, efficient and economical access for ascending and descending large land based and offshore wind power turbine towers.

Abstract: A device and method for providing a support for framing an opening. The device comprises generally a first stud, a second stud, and a connector to form a jamb stud connection assembly. Each of the first stud and the second stud comprises a web, a pair of flanges, and a pair of returns. The connector comprises an elevation, a pair of side flanges, and a pair of terminal flanges. The first stud and the second stud are secured together by the connector such that the elevation of the connector is flush with and attached to the web of the first stud, and the terminal flanges of the connector are flush with and attached to the web of the second stud. The jamb stud connection assembly may be vertically installed inside a wall adjacent to the opening.