Abstract: A method of proprioceptive training using an article of athletic equipment having an article of footwear, a knee coupling member, and a biasing member is disclosed. The method includes securing the article of footwear to a foot and securing the knee coupling member to a leg superiorly and inferiorly about a knee joint thereof. Moreover, the method includes biasing the article of footwear relative to the knee coupling member using the biasing member to bias the foot toward plantarflexion relative to the leg to increase proprioception of the foot relative to the leg.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article of footwear with a plantar misting system, which includes a releasable reservoir, a fluid valve, a fluid conduit, a nozzle connector, and a misting nozzle. The plantar misting system may also incorporate a plurality of separate nozzle connectors and misting nozzles. The fluid conduit may also be incorporated with a built-in nozzle connector. In some embodiments, a releasable reservoir is located in an upper structure of the footwear. In yet another embodiment, a releasable reservoir is located in a lower structure of the footwear. The plantar misting system may be activated quickly, hygienically, and easily to produce an atomizing mist to help maintain balance on smooth but dusty floor. The plantar misting system provides additional traction between the outsole of the footwear and the dusty flooring.

Abstract: A massaging shoe pad comprising a base layer, first plates and second plates, is disclosed. The base layer has accommodation spaces having first and second openings. First plates are disposed in each accommodation space. One end of each first plate is connected to the side wall of each accommodation space respectively. The other end of each first plate protrudes from the first opening forming the first protrusion. Between the two ends, each first plate protrudes from the accommodation chamber, which has through holes, toward the second opening. Second plates are disposed in each accommodation space and one end of each second plate is moveably inserted through the through hole. The other end of each second plate protrudes out of the first opening forming the second protrusion. When the second plate moves from a first to a second location, the second protrusion props against the other end of the first plate.

Abstract: A ditching apparatus features front blade sections fixed to the frame in a V-configuration, and a pull tongue extending over the blade apex to a pivotal connection near a rear of the frame. An actuation mechanism effects relative pivoting between the frame and the pull tongue to adjust an angle between the front blade and the trailer tongue to control a ground-penetration depth of the blade apex. Two rear blade sections on opposing sides of the frame are movable between deployed positions extending rearwardly and laterally outward from the front blade sections, and stowed positions elevated out of the deployed positions. The blade angle and width are thus controllable to achieve a desired depth and width of ditch. A nose cap at the blade apex provides an improved ground breaking action, while internally braced blade structures will roll formed skins provide durability and smooth rolling action of displaced earth.

Abstract: An excavating bucket includes a pair of left and right corner adapters that are fixed with respect to inclined parts provided on protruding parts at the left and right ends on the distal end side of a cutting edge. Tooth members are attached to the distal ends of the corner adapters for excavation. Distal end positions of the corner adapters are disposed on the same line as the distal end positions of a plurality of center adapters.

Abstract: A lock assembly, and wear assemblies including wear parts incorporating the lock assembly, having a locking pin with a dowel extending outwardly that is received in a slot of a retaining member. The slot of the retaining member has a narrowed section which is narrowed to a width that is less than the cross sectional dimension of the part of the dowel that is received in the narrowed section. In use, the locking pin is rotated and the dowel traverses the slot of the retaining member including passing through, or at least being received by, the narrowed section of the slot. The slot may optionally have a seat that receives the dowel after passing through the narrowed section.

Abstract: A vehicle license plate frame and bumper assembly has a substrate formed of a high-durometer first polymer compound, and an overmold component formed of a lower-durometer, second polymer compound that is chemically compatible with the first polymer compound. The substrate includes an endless frame with forward, inner and outer faces, and license plate screw mounting tabs inwardly extending from the frame. The overmold component includes a bumper cohesively bonded to the frame but not to screw head-receiving areas of the tabs.

Abstract: A label for a bottle where the label is comprised of a laminate where an outer layer (3) is a material susceptible to losing opaqueness when made wet, and an inner layer (5) behind this first layer which is a material that is opaque, and such that it will maintain such opaqueness when wet.

Abstract: Lighting strips and signs are produced using a flexible, clear and transparent substrate that is a good dielectric, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Flexible metallic power bus traces are formed on at least one surface of the substrate, extending along opposite edges of the strip, or to define the shape of alphanumeric letters or graphic designs on a sign. Conductive traces electrically coupled to the flexible power bus traces are electrically connected to a plurality of light emitting devices, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs). The flexible, clear and transparent lighting strips or signs can then be mounted or hung on a window or in a display case and provide decorative lighting and illumination without obscuring objects, since light is transmitted through the substrate. The light emitted by the light sources can be white or selected to be of one or more other colors for enhanced visual and decorative effect.

Abstract: An exit sign includes an explosion-proof housing having a first chamber and a second chamber within the housing separated by a divider wall, a bottom plate attached to said housing and defining an interface between said housing and said bottom plate, and a window, disposed in said bottom plate, containing a clear glass or plastic window pane and located proximate to said first chamber of said housing, wherein a volume of said first chamber, a housing wall thickness surrounding said first chamber, a divider wall thickness, and a window pane thickness are arranged and designed according to an expected internal explosion pressure within said first chamber, and wherein a volume of said second chamber, a housing wall thickness surrounding said second chamber, and a divider wall thickness are arranged and designed according to an expected internal explosion pressure within said second chamber.

Abstract: A framing apparatus (10) and a kit of parts to form a framing apparatus, in which an image (32) is mounted for display purposes. The framing apparatus (10) comprises a first section (12) arranged to provide an upper continuous perimeter to the apparatus (10); a second section (14) arranged to provide a lower continuous perimeter to the apparatus (10), the second section (14) located behind and spaced apart from the first section (12); and a supporting spacer (16) located between the first and second sections (12, 14), the supporting spacer (16) set back from an outer edge (30) of the upper continuous perimeter of the framing apparatus (10).

Abstract: A lower receiver for a modular firearm can include a first receiver portion that is removably attachable to a second receiver portion to form the lower receiver. An inner surface of the first receiver portion and an inner surface of the second receiver portion can together define a magazine cavity that is configured to receive a magazine. The lower receiver can be disassembled to provide easy access to inner regions of the lower receiver for cleaning, maintaining, or inspecting the modular firearm.

Abstract: A revolver has a spring biased rod that extends from the cylinder, the rod having a tip that engages a portion of the frame to retain the cylinder within the aperture of the frame during firing. The rod is movable out of engagement with the frame portion to release the cylinder and allow it to pivot on a yoke for ejection of spent shells and reloading. A pin is mounted in the yoke so as to engage a recess in the frame when the cylinder is within the aperture of the frame. The pin retains the cylinder within the aperture and is spring loaded and movable out of engagement with the recess to permit the cylinder to pivot on the yoke for ejection of spent shells and reloading.

Abstract: A reset apparatus for use in a firearm, comprising: a compression spring; a biasing member has a first end and a distal end wherein the compression spring is attached proximate to the first end of the biasing member; a notch disposed on the biasing member for cooperation with a trigger bar, wherein the trigger bar comprises a longitudinal axis defined by a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the front portion is mechanically cooperated with a firearm trigger; and wherein the compression spring communicates a force through the biasing member and onto the trigger bar in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the trigger bar.

Abstract: A bottom hand grip for a firearm, such as AK-47 type rifle is mountable on the rifle in place of a bottom forend. The bottom hand grip engages a front end of the receiver assembly and is further supported by an attachment bolt passing through its bottom plate. Double-walled body of the bottom hand grip is provided with a plurality of openings that help dissipate heat from the firing mechanism and also serve as a means for mounting a rail for a firearm accessory.

Abstract: An under-fold firearm stock assembly includes a main body having a longitudinal channel and a firing mechanism opening, a forearm stock having an elongated quick release lever opening, and a shoulder stock that is pivotally secured along the back of the main body via a pivot assembly.

Abstract: A mount comprising a connecting portion attachable to a firearm, a first member connected to the connecting portion to be rotatable about a first axis, a second member connected to the first member to be rotatable about a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis, and an attachment system connected to the second member for receiving an accessory. Also, a mount attachable to a firearm and having a dampener system connected to base and body portions thereof, the dampener system acting to dampen a recoil force produced by the firearm. Further, a mount attachable to a firearm and allowing a first rotation varying an azimuth of an accessory and a second rotation varying an angle of elevation of the accessory, and control means adjusting the second rotation to obtain a desired value and automatically producing the first rotation to correct a lateral drift of the firearm.

Abstract: Improvements in a quick detachable firearm accessory mount. That uses a dovetail lock that is wedged with a spring to increase the locking force on the dovetail. The quick detachable firearm accessory mount is quickly installed and removed by pressing onto a button, tilting and lifting the quick detachable firearm accessory mount with the accessory such as a scope, flashlight or laser.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy rigging system comprising a polyvinyl chloride-coated, galvanized steel line material, a waterfowl decoy attached to the line material, and a weighted anchor attached to the line material, and a method of using said waterfowl decoy rigging system.

Abstract: A system, kit and method for organizing and securing devices such as ice fishing equipment, in a cylindrical receptacle. The system includes at least one web, but preferably includes two webs of material having different diameters but each having an array of apertures such that when aligned and placed in a receptacle, the two webs may be used to support and carry items in a secure and organized fashion. Further contemplated are other mountable devices capable of holding elongate items for attachment to the cylindrical receptacle and/or a wall mount.

Abstract: A system and method of monitoring and controlling cellulose-consuming pests in a predetermined location provides for the use of an assembly that has a main body with a cylindrical upper portion and a lower portion continuously co-axially formed with the upper portion. The lower portion is formed as blades meeting at a lowermost point and defining a sharp bottom point that helps penetrate the soil in the selected location. A plurality of cellulose-containing bait units are detachably fitted in the lower portion and the upper portion. The bait units fitted in the lower portion are retained by the blade portions, which engage radial slots of the bait units. A moisture-retaining member is positioned in the upper portion above an uppermost of the bait units. A removable cap frictionally fittingly engages with the upper portion. The cap has an opening allowing water to be poured into the main body to moisten the bait units and make them more attractive to foraging insects.

Abstract: A method for upgrading pyrolysis oil into a hydrocarbon fuel involves obtaining a quantity of pyrolysis oil, separating the pyrolysis oil into an organic phase and an aqueous phase, and then upgrading the organic phase into a hydrocarbon fuel by reacting the organic phase with hydrogen gas using a catalyst. The catalyst used in the reaction includes a support material, an active metal and a zirconia promoter material. The support material may be alumina, silica gel, carbon, silicalite or a zeolite material. The active metal may be copper, iron, nickel or cobalt. The zirconia promoter material may be zirconia itself, zirconia doped with Y, zirconia doped with Sc and zirconia doped with Yb.

Abstract: Water may be removed from a biofuel or biofuel intermediate by using a demulsifier. The demulsifier includes the product of oxyalkylating a resin prepared from a formulation including a phenol and a compound selected from the group consisting of an aldehyde, a diamine a polyamine and mixtures thereof. The demulsifier may also be used with admixtures of biofuels, biofuel intermediates, or biofuel feedstocks with conventional hydrocarbons.

Abstract: Method of marking a hydrocarbon liquid includes: adding thereto, a tracer compound of Formula I: wherein, each A is independently selected from the group consisting of (i) a phenyl group, (ii) a phenyl group substituted with one or more halogen atoms, an aliphatic group or a halogenated aliphatic group, (iii) a partially or fully halogenated alkyl group or (iv) a linear branched or cyclic C1-C20 alkyl group, and each B is independently selected from the group consisting of a (i) phenyl, (ii) phenylmethyl group, (iii) a cyclohexyl group, (iv) a cyclohexylmethyl group, (v) a substituted phenyl or phenylmethyl group in which the benzene ring is substituted by at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of a fluorine atom, a partially or fully halogenated alkyl group and a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C20 alkyl group or (vi) a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C20 alkyl group.

Abstract: Method of marking a hydrocarbon liquid includes adding to the liquid, a tracer compound of Formula I: wherein, each X is independently selected from a hydrogen, bromine, or fluorine atom, a partially or fully halogenated alkyl group, a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C20 alkyl group and a phenyl group substituted with one or more halogen atoms, an alkyl group or a halogenated alkyl group; each Y is independently selected from a bromine, or fluorine atom, a partially or fully halogenated alkyl group, a branched or cyclic C1-C9 alkyl group and a phenyl group substituted with at least one alkyl and/or a halogenated alkyl group; Z is selected from (i) a phenyl group substituted with one or more halogen atoms, an aliphatic or halogenated aliphatic group, (ii) a partially or fully halogenated alkyl group or (iii) a linear, branched or cyclic C1-C20 alkyl group provided that when each Y is a fluorine atom, Z is not a linear or branched C1-C20 alkyl group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a diesel biofuel consisting of a mixture of naturally occurring fatty acid esters and containing an ester of ?-unsaturated acids having a chain with 11 or 13 carbon atoms or corresponding saturated acids. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a biofuel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel acid-free quaternized nitrogen compounds, to the preparation thereof and to the use thereof as a fuel and lubricant additive, more particularly as a detergent additive, as a wax antisettling additive (WASA) or as an additive for reducing internal diesel injector deposits (IDID); to additive packages which comprise these compounds; and to fuels and lubricants thus additized. The present invention further relates to the use of these acid-free quaternized nitrogen compounds as a fuel additive for reducing or preventing deposits in the injection systems of direct-injection diesel engines, especially in common-rail injection systems, for reducing the fuel consumption of direct-injection diesel engines, especially of diesel engines with common-rail injection systems, and for minimizing power loss in direct-injection diesel engines, especially in diesel engines with common-rail injection systems.

Abstract: A composition for inhibiting oxidation includes an anionic, hydrophilic, water soluble polymer, an anionic surfactant, and water.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a bioreactor for growing photoautotrophic organisms is provided. The bioreactor includes a vessel configured to receive the photoautotrophic organisms, the vessel having a longitudinal axis, which a circumferential wall extends around said axis, wherein said circumferential wall is translucent so as to enable light to enter the vessel from the outside for acting on the photoautotrophic organisms, wherein a device for providing an uneven distribution of the light intensity within said vessel along said axis is provided.

Abstract: A composition comprising super absorbent polymers, such as polyacrylates, combined with other materials, and provided to the seed at the time of planting in the soil, or shortly thereafter, provides hydration to the seed for proper germination of the seed. The composition is effective to provide hydration for an extended period when placed or injected underground adjacent to the seed, even if no rainfall is experienced. The material supports and aids uniform germination of multiple, plants, such as plants in an agricultural field.

Abstract: A horticulture tray including a growing cell. The growing cell includes a first end, a second end, a sidewall, and a plant supporting portion. The first end defines a first aperture having a first diameter. The second end is opposite the first end and has a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter. The sidewall extends between the first end and the second end, and the sidewall continuously tapers from the first end to the second end. The plant supporting portion is proximate to the second end, but spaced apart from the second end. The plant supporting portion is configured to support a plant within the growing cell apart from the second end. The growing cell promotes proper root structure by supporting stabilized growth plugs therein without horizontal surfaces and by creating a perimeter gap such that air can circulate around the growth plugs to air prune roots.

Abstract: Methods for promoting plant growth based on novel photosafening treatment regimes with glycopyranosides including glycopyranosylglycopyranosides, and aryl-a-D-glycopyranosides, and more specifically, with one or more compounds comprising terminal mannosyl-triose, optionally in the presence of light enhanced by one or more light reflecting and/or refracting members such as silicon-based substrates. Furthermore, chemical synthesis processes for the above compounds are disclosed for general application to plants. Silicate microbeads of the like are distributed over the ground or substrate in which roots of a plant are supported and planted, beneath and around a plant in a manner that light is refracted or reflected toward the phylloplane.

Abstract: A biomass pyrolysis process is provided in which biomass feedstock is mixed with a heat carrier. The heat carrier at least partly comprises char. The ratio by weight of biomass to char is in the range 1:1 to 1:20. The process may be carried out by in a screw/auger pyrolysis reactor in which the solid feedstock components are conveyed along the reactor by a first screw. A second screw conveys at least a portion of the solid products of the biomass pyrolysis back to a heat transfer medium input port. Thus, the heat transfer medium includes char from the biomass pyrolysis.

Abstract: A system for integrating industrial doors into a total system for monitoring and control of a building, warehouse or group of buildings. Controllers for each door motor have absolute position shaft encoders that provide the exact shaft position to a controller system that allows real-time control of torque and current. Each motor controller can communicate bidirectionally over a wireless (or wired) network with other controllers and/or with one or more designated locations. Each controller can provide data over the network from any sensor or data collection device at the controller, motor or door. A program executing on a PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone can communicate with any or all of the controllers, integrate control of multiple doors, perform statistical analysis on collected data from each door and provide real-time security functions as well as long term trend data, energy usage and loss and predictive analytics.

Abstract: A sliding door with a sliding panel and a fixed panel allows for the sliding panel to pivot with respect to the fixed panel regardless of the position of the sliding panel and allows both the panel and fixed panel to pivot with respect to an outer frame in which the panels are mounted when the sliding panel is fully open or nearly fully open without requiring a floor track. The sliding panel may move linearly with respect to the fixed panel and outer frame along the length of a header, and a guide bracket cooperatively engaged with the sliding panel may be partially positioned in a guide track formed in the fixed panel bottom rail. A floor plate may be secured to the floor surface adjacent the bottom end of a first jamb to provide support/stability to the panels.

Abstract: The mechanical elevating and revolving gates consist of a support box, an overlapping monolithic plate, lever mechanisms, and hinges. The overlapping plate is raised vertically upwards by a predetermined amount (up to 1 meter), after which the said plate is turned by 90 degrees, completely opening an aperture in the support box and forming a protective cover above the gates. These two movements are carried out by a single mechanism which transforms from a crank mechanism into a four-link chain mechanism and vice versa. Such transformation is possible due to two original hinges attaching the upper part of the overlapping plate to the support box. Such gates do not require locks and bolts. Even heavy snow accumulations will not prevent the gates from opening and closing.

Abstract: A platform screen gate system having a tower, a gate secured to the tower. The gate is movable between an open position, to facilitate access to and from the platform, and a closed position, to block access to and from the platform. The system further includes at least one roller secured to the tower and a track secured to the gate. The track is supported by and movable on the least one roller such that the door cantilevers from the tower and remains above the platform when the door is moved between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A window balance assembly may include a carrier, a spring element, and a mounting bracket. The spring element may include first and second portions. The first portion may be coupled to the carrier. The mounting bracket may engage the second portion of the spring element and may selectively engage the carrier. The mounting bracket may include a first mounting surface disposed at a non-perpendicular angle relative to an exterior surface of carrier when the window balance assembly is in an uninstalled configuration. The first mounting surface may be substantially parallel to the exterior surface of the carrier when the window balance assembly is in an installed configuration and the mounting bracket is disengaged from the carrier.

Abstract: In a lid member with a waterproofing function, the lid member including a projection portion integrally formed in one surface of a resin main body of the lid member opening and closing an opening portion formed in a housing, and accommodated in the opening portion, and a seal portion integrally formed in an outer peripheral surface of the projection portion, provided with an annular projection coming into close contact with a peripheral surface of the opening portion, and made of a rubber-like elastic material, the annular projection is formed as a shape which is expanded toward an inner portion side of the opening portion, forms in its outer peripheral surface a taper surface which converges toward the inner portion side, and is provided with a seal surface having a circular arc shaped cross section so as to be connected to a maximum diameter portion of the taper surface.

Abstract: A flexible electrical circuit assembly for a motor vehicle includes a first flexible substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The flexible electrical circuit assembly also includes a second flexible substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The first surface of the second flexible substrate abuttingly joins with the second surface of the first flexible substrate. A flexible circuit member is arranged between the first and second flexible substrates. The flexible circuit member includes an input end and an output end. A first connector is electrically connected to the input end of the flexible circuit member. The first connector is configured and disposed to electrically connect with a source of electrical energy. A second connector is electrically connected to the output end of the flexible circuit member. The second connector is configured to electrically connect with an electrical component in the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A door assembly is disclosed which comprises a stationary frame, a movable frame substantively perpendicular to the stationary frame, and an adjusting element fixed to the stationary frame. The movable frame comprises a bottom wall and two side walls extending from the bottom wall, each of the side walls being provided with a protuberance for limiting the adjusting element inside the movable frame. The adjusting element comprises a through hole and a locking element matching the through hole, when the locking element is fixed in the through hole, the locking element acts on the bottom wall and fixes the adjusting element inside the movable frame. The movable frame in the present invention is used as a top frame or a bottom frame in the prior art, such that much materials can be saved.

Abstract: A door assembly is disclosed which comprises a stationary frame, a movable frame, and an adjusting assembly. The adjusting assembly comprise an adjusting element detachably connected with the stationary frame and having a rod portion; a fixing element detachably connected with the movable frame and having a first cavity at its top for receiving the rod portion and a second cavity at one side; and a cam member receivable in the second cavity, the cam member being rotably connected to the fixing element and movable between an open position and a close position. The door assembly can be assembled without drilling operation, minimizing risk of damage to the frames, and can be assembled by a single person.

Abstract: A hanger for a sash of a window to detachably engage the sash with a rail of the window, and the hanger includes a pulley assembly and a restricting assembly. The pulley assembly has a base and a plurality of pulleys mounted on the base for rotation. The pulleys engage the rail so that the pulley assembly moves in the rail. The base is provided with a slot. The sash is provided with a rod. The rod engages the slot of the pulley assembly to engage the sash with the rail, and the rod leaves the slot via a lateral opening thereof while the covering rotates for a predetermined angle. At this time, the sash is disengaged with the rail to be moved off the window.

Abstract: Abrasive material regeneration method regenerates a cerium oxide abrasive material from a used abrasive material slurry containing the cerium oxide abrasive material and resulting from grinding a grinding subject having silicon as the primary component, characterized by regenerating the abrasive material containing cerium oxide through: a slurry recovery step (A) for recovering an abrasive material slurry discharged from a grinder; an isolation/concentration step (B) for adding a magnesium salt as an inorganic salt to the recovered abrasive material slurry, aggregating the abrasive material under the condition that the pH value of the mother liquor converted to 25 DEG C is at least 6.5 and less than 10.0, and thus isolating and concentrating the abrasive material from the mother liquor; and an abrasive material recovery step (C) for recovering the isolated and concentrated abrasive material.

Abstract: A bolt connection assembly is provided that is particularly well-suited for connecting structural members of a lattice tower structure for a wind turbine. The bolt connection assembly includes a bolt component having a head and a shaft and a structural bore component having a bore defined therethrough for receipt of the bolt component. The shaft includes a knurled surface such that the knurled surface defines an outermost shaft diameter. Moreover, the knurled surface includes a plurality of knurls, each defining a non-arcuate edge. The bore defines a bore diameter, wherein the outermost shaft diameter is greater than the bore diameter. In an assembled state of the bolt component and the structural bore component, the bolt component may be inserted within the bore such that the knurled surface may be deformed to friction fit within the bore diameter.

Abstract: An awning having a V-shaped cross section is supported by a cantilever which projects from a vertical support. The vertical support is positioned such that one of the surfaces of the awning faces a prevailing wind while another surface is sheltered from the prevailing wind The latter upper surface has an elongated opening through which the wind may flow. The opening is opened and closed by a means of a flap which pivots from an open position for allowing the wind to pass through the opening to a closed position for preventing the wind and rain from doing so. The flap opens at such time as the force of the wind is sufficient to cause it to do so and closes under the force of gravity at other times.

Abstract: An air bearing transport apparatus has a support structure coupled to a plurality of traction units. The traction units are tracks that are rotationally coupled to the support structure and independently steerable. Each traction unit is coupled to the support structure by a linear actuator that acts as a normal force applicator to prevent slippage. A plurality of thrusters in a lower portion of the support structure provides a gas flow substantially perpendicular to a support surface of the support structure to provide an upward force on the support structure. The air bearing transport apparatus may be used with a portable modular surface comprising interlocking tiles.

Abstract: A liquid-resistant control systems enclosure may include a shell, a shaft and at least one shell anchoring member. The shell may include a top, a shell wall connected to and extending downwardly from a perimeter of the top, and a sleeve. The shaft may extend upwardly through a surface pad and may be adapted to pass through the sleeve. The sleeve may include a sleeve wall extending downwardly from an inner perimeter of an opening in the top. The sleeve may matingly engage the shaft to move the shell between a raised position and a lowered position. The shell may be moveable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The shell may be adapted to be positioned in the latched position when the shell is in the lowered position.

Abstract: A series of individual modular panels are combined to create a completed structure. Panels for floor, wall and roof are joined at common bearing points. The roof frame is a combination of pyramid and hip shaped units connected to create the structural framework for standard and multi-pitched pyramid and hip-type roofs. The structural framework acts as a single unit and creates both the exterior and interior shape in one assembly. The lower horizontal carriage of the roofs structural framework allows for easy installation of ceiling panels. The upper exterior diagonal and horizontal framework allows for easily installed weather tight roof panels. PV solar panels can be integrated into the roof panels, eliminating the need for additional racking. Lightweight tents as well as heavy commercial applications can benefit from this roof system. Electric supply lines are accommodated for with hollow channels integrated into the structural assembly.

Abstract: A rail mounting system for mounting skylights and the like directly to rib elevations of a raised rib panel roofing system has a side rail for each side of a skylight or run of skylights that mount to the metal panel roof's rib elevations. Each side rail includes a vertical riser wall, an upper flange structure extending from the riser wall to provide a top bearing surface for one side of a skylight or run of skylights, and bottom shoulder structure extending from the raiser portion, which is adapted for attachment to a rib elevation of a raised rib panel roofing system. The rib elevations on which the side rails of the rail mounting system are attached provide structural support for the skylight or run of skylights supported on the side rails for substantially the entire length of the skylights or run of skylights.