Abstract: A device for absorbing structure-borne sound comprises at least one torque transmitting flange having two or more layers of materials of different damping capacity and stiffness stacked on each other. At least a portion of the flange has a radially jagged cross-sectional profile including two or more flanks consecutively arranged in radial direction and alternately inclined to the radial direction. The consecutive flanks merge into each other by forming corners, respectively. This structure-borne sound absorber reduces the propagation of vibrations at acoustically relevant frequencies via rotating machine parts. Combination with a compensation coupling results in a high-elasticity coupling preventing noise radiation.

Abstract: A wall partition is provided. The wall partition includes a body portion that is configured to fold along at least one vertically oriented center line forming a plurality of sections. Each section includes at least one pocket configured to receive magazines, books, paperwork, or other similar items. The body portion is configured to be freestanding, wherein a plurality of base supports is configured to removably fasten to a lower edge of the body portion to allow for the body portion to be freestanding. Each base support includes an opening therethrough configured to receive and support the lower edge of the body portion. Each base support further includes a flat side configured to be placed flush against a floor surface having a protective layer configured to prevent damage to the floor surface.

Abstract: A layered architectural water pervious concrete is provided. The concrete assembly includes a first layer of water pervious concrete preferably having 15%-25% void space capable of channeling water to the ground and underlying water table. Poured upon the pervious concrete layer, is a non-pervious concrete layer. Joints are formed through the non-pervious concrete layer, which preferably penetrates into the pervious concrete layer at least ¼ inch. Water flows from the top surface of the concrete assembly through the joints and into the porous concrete layer for distribution to the ground below.

Abstract: This relates to a pipe supporting element (1) used to contain a pipe (15) that is used in buildings for hydraulic, electrical and other pipes. In one preferred arrangement, the aforementioned pipe supporting element comprises polyethylene foam, is as thick as a partition (wall or paving slab), has at least two anchoring points located on the side faces (3) thereof, and includes at least one through hole (2) between a first face (1) and a second face (2).

Abstract: A multi-use block (170) including a block body (172) having at least a first leg (192). The blocks (170) can be placed in different orientations with respect to each other to form multiple interlocking structures. The block (170) can be of a variety of materials, including concrete. It is used for making walls and columns. Methods of making and methods of use of the block (170) are provided.

Abstract: A module for a paving or building system can include a pan that provides one major surface of the module and a block that contains a cement mixture, attaches to the pan, and provides an opposite major surface with a cement finish. The pan may have side walls, and an upper portion of the concrete block can extend above a top edge of the pan. The block extending over the edge of the pan in a module allows for joining modules to create an extended cement finished surface. Passages may be provided though modules to allow assembly of modules using cables or bolts that extend through the passages of multiple modules.

Abstract: The elongated double-fold foldable structural truss has a quadrilateral framework extending along a longitudinal direction. It includes four chord beam units disposed parallel to one another. Each chord beam unit includes two spaced-apart and juxtaposed beams running parallel to one another. The beams define between them a first open channel that is opened on one of the inner sides of the chord beam unit. The structural truss further includes four web units having brace members. The brace members of at least two of the web units are telescopic. The telescopic brace members are all in their extended position when the structural truss is in its unfolded position and being all in their retracted position when the structural truss is in its folded position. The foldable structural truss is very compact in its folded position.

Abstract: A roofing shingle is provided. The roofing shingles includes an overlay sheet including a headlap portion and a tab portion and an underlay sheet secured to the overlay sheet such that a region of the underlay sheet overlaps a region of the headlap portion of the overlay sheet. A reinforcement material is secured to the headlap portion of the overlay sheet. The reinforcement material is configured to improve nail pull-through. The reinforcement material extends beyond the overlapping regions of the headlap portion and the underlay sheet a distance of about 0.12 inches or less.

Abstract: A stair assistance device for assisting a person to climb up and down stairs. The device may include a handle, a saddle for engagement with a guide rail mounted alongside the stairs, the saddle being connected to the handle and being arranged for sliding motion along the guide rail, a braking rail for mounting alongside the stairs parallel to the guide rail, and a bracket connected to the saddle, the bracket being for selectively engaging with the braking rail to prevent motion of the handle and saddle along the guide rail. The bracket and the braking rail together form a releasable ratchet that, when engaged, prevents movement of the handle in a downstairs direction and allows movement of the handle in an upstairs direction. The handle may be coupled to the pawl of the ratchet such that a predetermined movement of the handle will disengage the pawl from the ratchet.

Abstract: Floor panels with a flexible tongue in an insertion groove, the flexible tongue is designed to cooperate, in a connected state with a tongue groove of another panel, the panels are adapted to be locked together by vertical folding, the flexible tongue has a projection portion which, in a connected state projects outside the insertion groove and cooperates with the tongue groove, said projecting portion has a beveled and/or rounded sliding surface and the panels have a sliding surface adapted to cooperate therewith during vertical folding, the flexible tongue during the vertical folding is displaced twice in the horizontal direction, a first displacement is effected by the vertical folding of the fold panel whereby at least a part of the flexible tongue is bent, a second displacement of the flexible tongue towards its initial position is accomplished substantially by a spring effect caused by said bending of said flexible tongue.

Abstract: An entangled net having a crumb dispersed therein may be used as a sound deadening material in a flooring system. The crumb may be adhered to said entangled net. The entangled net may include a first barrier layer affixed to an upper surface of said entangled net and/or a second barrier layer affixed to a lower surface of said entangled net. The crumb may be selected from the group consisting of: rubber; foam; natural elastic materials; synthetic elastic materials; fibers; and combinations thereof. The method of use and manufacture are also disclosed.

Abstract: A levelling spacer device (10) for laying slab products (P) for cladding surfaces, which device (10) comprises a base (20), positionable on a backside of a laying surface of at least two slab products (P) that are adjacent and flanked with respect to a flanking direction (A), at least a separator element (30) emerging from the base (20), able to contact the facing flanks of the two slab products (P), and mobile between a storage position in which it lies substantially parallel to the base (20) and a work position in which it emerges substantially perpendicular to the base (20); the peculiarity of the device consisting in the fact of comprising blocking means (250, 311) of the separator element (30) in the work position.

Abstract: A skimming tool 1 for smoothing and levelling wet plaster applied to a surface comprising: an elongate generally rectangular, flat, flexible, elastomeric web 2 and an elongate, substantially rigid handle 3 connected to and extending along substantially the length of one long edge of the web, wherein the handle is adapted to be gripped by the user

Abstract: A structurally supportive backer panel formed to fit within the recesses of a form liner to support the form liner when casting textured surfaces into concrete. The backer panel has a series of protrusions which fit within the recesses of the form liner in order to prevent the concrete pressure from deflecting and buckling the form liner. When the wet concrete is poured into a form fitted with the backer panel and form liner, the concrete fills the form and contacts the form liner, wherein the backer panel ensures that the shape of the form liner is not affected by the pressure and weight of the concrete.

Abstract: A reinforcing bar binding machine includes a wire reel which is supported on a binding machine main body, a feed motor which drives the wire reel, a twisting mechanism which twists and binds a wire, a twist motor which drives the twisting mechanism and a brake actuating unit which is actuated by the twist motor. The twist motor starts a normal rotation when the wire is fed by a predetermined amount. The twisting mechanism twists the wire to complete the binding after the twisting mechanism is advanced to a predetermined position by the normal rotation. The twist motor starts a reverse rotation after completing the binding, and the twisting mechanism is retracted to a stand-by position by the reverse rotation. Before completing the binding, the brake actuating unit brakes the wire reel to stop the wire reel and releases the braking with respect to the wire reel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of repairing a fluid leak, thru a crack within the body of a pool return fitting, or in a pipe of close proximity to a pool return fitting, wherein an apparatus comprising of a cylindrical flow-thru elongated rubber plug, wherein a tube thru the center of the rubber plug is retained at one end by a flare in said tube or a locking nut over a uniquely shaped washer, and threaded on the other end, secured by a locking nut over a unique washer. In its compressed state, the rubber plug radially expands within the return line pipe and against a rubber extension ring inserted into the pool return fitting, sealing any leak occurring between the pool return fitting escutcheon and the return line pipe, wherein fluid may still pass thru the center tube. A trim ring is fitted around the locking nut of the threaded end tube, secured in place by a return eyeball, wherein the return eyeball is threaded female internally.

Abstract: A tent with a reinforced frame-supporting structure is provided, comprising a top disc (1), a plurality of vertex angle support bars (2) whose tops are circumferentially and obliquely connected with the top disc (1), foot bar supports (3) connected with the bottom of each vertex angle support bar (2), hinged beams (4) arranged between two adjacent vertex angle support bars (2), wherein either end of the hinged beams (4) is connected with the upper end of adjacent foot bar supports (3) respectively, a frame-reinforcing support bar (5) is provided between the hinged beam (4) and the top disc (1) whose top is obliquely connected with the top disc (1) and bottom is connected with the middle hinged portion of the hinged beam (4). The tent has the advantages of reinforced-frame structure, increased-hinge stability and prevention of water accumulation in the middle of the inclined plane of the top fabric.

Abstract: A self-learning lock cylinder assembly or lock tumbler and tools capable of teaching the self-learning key configuration of a pre-existing key is disclosed. The individual performing the self-learning does not need to have prior locksmith experience. The individual performing the self-learning procedure can verify that the original key and copies of the original key function properly within the lock cylinder prior to final assembly and installation in the lock through a self-learning test housing.

Abstract: An integrated lock body system for securing access points. An electronic door lock has a lock body, at least one electrical component within the lock to be monitored, and at least one output for connection to an external unit located remotely from the electronic door lock for monitoring load resistance between the external unit and the electronic door lock. A circuit is mounted adjacent to or within the electronic lock body. The circuit includes an electrical connection to the at least one electrical component within the electronic door lock and an external electrical output for connection to the external unit. The circuit further includes at least one resistor between the electrical connection to the at least one electrical component within the electronic door lock and the external electrical output, the at least one resistor imparting a desired load resistance capable of being monitored by the external unit.

Abstract: A bicycle locking device coupled to a bicycle and configured to prevent a wheel from turning. The device is configured with transceiver to communicated with a remote device to receive locking and unlocking indications and to transmit tampering indications to a remote device. The device can include an audible sound when tampering is detected.

Abstract: A securing device for an electronic device has a holding assembly with a holding seat and a sucker, a rope connected to the holding seat, and a lock and a pressing element mounted on the holding seat. When the securing device is in use, the rope is looped around a post and a side or a corner of the electronic device is mounted between the pressing element and the sucker. Then, a key drives a lock core of the lock to drive the pressing element, such that the electronic device is tightly held between the pressing element and the sucker. Accordingly, the electronic device can be secured at a specific position. The securing device can be used on the electronic devices of different shapes and sizes and is convenient for manufacturing, purchasing, and using.

Abstract: A locking mechanism selectively suitable for security locks with different design includes a first locking component, a second locking component and a pivoting component. The first locking component includes a first body, a first stretching portion and a second stretching portion. A first locking hole is formed on the first body. A first piercing hole, a first constraining hole and a second constraining hole are formed on the first stretching portion. A second piercing hole and a slide slot are formed on the second stretching portion. The second locking component includes a second body whereon a second locking hole, a third piercing hole and a third constraining hole are formed. The pivoting component includes a shaft, a first block and a second block. The shaft pieces through the foresaid piercing holes. The first block and the second block are movably switched between the foresaid constraining holes and the slide slot.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information processing system includes a first electronic device, a second electronic device connectable with the first electronic device, and a security lock. The security lock is configured to attach to the second electronic device when the first electronic device and the second electronic device are connected with each other, the security lock for preventing the second electronic device from being stolen, and in association with the security lock, a first lock for preventing separation of the first electronic device from the second electronic device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle door closure comprising a locking mechanism having a rotary latch and a locking pawl for locking the rotary latch. Said door closure also comprises a blocking pawl for blocking the locking pawl when engaging, a release lever for releasing the locking pawl, and a locking lever that blocks the locking mechanism at least in the event of acceleration forces of a predetermined magnitude occurring, for example in an accident (impact). According to the invention, the release lever and the locking lever are arranged about an axis. This results in a particularly simple lock design.

Abstract: A motor vehicle lock for a motor vehicle door arrangement is provided. An actuation chain is provided for performing an actuation cycle, which actuation chain may be brought into different operational states, wherein the actuation chain comprises a moveable first actuation element and a moveable second actuation element. It is proposed that the actuation chain comprises a moveable transition element and wherein during a first actuation phase of the actuation cycle the transition element interacts with at least one of said actuation elements, in particular with both actuation elements, and thereby adjusts the two actuation elements relative to each other, wherein in a subsequent actuation phase of the actuation cycle the first actuation element, depending on the operational state, drives the second actuation element.

Abstract: A falling freight restraint system for trailers and cargo containers that prevents freight that is leaning against door from forcing the door open and possibly falling out, which could otherwise cause injury to the person who opens the door or damage to the freight.

Abstract: Provided is a locking device, in which a larger force is required only when a vertical moving block protruding from a lower surface of a locking hook is moved up and down while being in line contact with a vertical-movement support block, thus allowing the locking device to be easily used with a smaller force compared to the prior art. Further, the tilting guide is restored by a restoring force of a restoring member, so that no frictional force is generated between the tilting guide and the housing, thus preventing a noise from being generated and allowing for a smooth operation, thereby ensuring the ease of use.

Abstract: An adjustable cinching striker assembly for installation on a vehicle. The adjustable striker assembly includes a mounting frame for selectively mounting the adjustable striker assembly to the vehicle, and a striker moveably coupled to the mounting frame. A motor is coupled to the striker for moving the striker with respect to the mounting frame from an uncinched position to a cinched position, movement of the striker defining a cinching direction. The cinched position is adjustable with respect to the mounting frame.

Abstract: A multi-joint turning axle structure includes a driving joint assembly, a torsion joint assembly each including two opposing joint plates and at least one link unit connected therebetween. A driven joint assembly is disposed between the two opposing joint plates of one of the driving joint assembly and the torsion joint assembly, and includes two driven plates. The two driven plates have synchronous actuating portions at opposing ends thereof to form a synchronous motion. The inner ends of the joint plates of the driving joint assembly and the torsion joint assembly are respectively aligned with the outer ends of the driven plates. The outer ends of the link unit are aligned with the inner ends of the driven plates. Under a torsion function, the opposing joint plates of the driving joint assembly and the torsion joint assembly can be turned smoothly through multiple turning centers.

Abstract: A hinge includes a connecting member, a first shaft member, a pivoting member, at least one shock absorber and a restoring unit. The first shaft member extends rotatably through the connecting member. The pivoting member is connected co-rotatably to the first shaft member, and is connected to the object. The pivoting member has at least one limiting surface facing the object. The shock absorber is disposed between the limiting surface of the pivoting member and the object for preventing collision between the pivoting member and the object. The restoring unit is disposed in the connecting member for driving rotation of the first shaft member toward a neutral position.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating movement of a closure (20) away from a part of a support (22,24) for the closure (20), the apparatus comprising: a bias component (26) engageable with the support (22,24) and closure (20); and an engagement component (28) engageable with said support (22,24) and closure (20); the bias component (26) when in a first state being arranged to bias a part of said closure (20) into engagement with a part of the engagement component (28) and to retain the closure (20) relative to that part of the engagement component (28), and the bias component (26) when in a second state, in which the bias is at least partially overcome, facilitating at least partial disengagement of the closure (20) from the part of the engagement component (28), to allow the closure (20) to be moved away from that part of the engagement component (28).

Abstract: In one example a hinge assembly for an electronic device comprises a linkage comprising a first bushing disposed at a first end of the linkage and a second bushing disposed at a second end of the bushing, a first shaft rotatable within the first bushing about a first axis, a second shaft rotatable within the second bushing about a second axis, and at least one compression element disposed on the first shaft, wherein the first shaft and the first bushing are threaded such that rotation of the first shaft within the first bushing induces lateral translation of the first shaft along the first axis. Other examples may be described.

Abstract: A hinge mechanism with multiple preset positions is described. According to various embodiments, the hinge mechanism enables a support component to be adjustably attached to an apparatus, such as a computing device. In at least some embodiments, the hinge mechanism utilizes preset hinge positions that enable the support component to be placed at different preset positions. For instance, the hinge mechanism is configured such that an attached support component tends to “snap” into various preset positions. In at least some embodiments, the hinge mechanism includes an emergency escape position that enables the support component to be rotated beyond normal operating positions without damaging the support component.

Abstract: A hinge with first and second leaves. Bearing sleeves are attached along an edge of the first leaf and a bearing sleeve is attached along an edge of the second leaf. A hinge pintle is sized to extend into each of the apertures for mating engagement with the bearing sleeves and connect the hinge leaves for rotation. With an elastomeric member fastened between the first hinge leaf and a cover plate, and between the second hinge leaf and another cover plate, as one leaf is rotated, the member stretches and provides a force to urge the leaf to rotate.

Abstract: A counterbalance mechanism includes a first attachment strap that is fixedly attached to a body structure. An intermediate link is rotatably attached to the first attachment strap and rotatable about a winding axis relative to the first attachment strap. A first end of a second attachment strap is rotatably attached to a moveable panel. A second end of the second attachment strap is rotatably attached to the intermediate link, with the second attachment strap and the intermediate link rotatable relative to each other about a link axis. A spiral spring interconnects the first attachment strap and the intermediate link. The spiral spring biases the intermediate link about the winding axis to rotate the intermediate link and the second attachment strap relative to each other about the link axis, in a scissor-like motion, to rotate the panel relative to the body structure.

Abstract: A damping or return device for sliding door leaves, particularly for furniture, is provided. The device includes a rectilinear hollow body made of plastic material, which is slideably associated with a profile that is integral with the top of the piece of furniture and can be coupled automatically and with a snap action to an entrainer. The entainer is fixed to one of the door leaves by way of an adapted carriage. The rectilinear hollow body accommodates a bidirectional shock absorber and interacts selectively with a first or a second magnetized stroke limiting pivot which are associated with a first guide or with a second guide.

Abstract: A cylinder type door operator is provided. The door operator is disposed in a hollow winding shaft pivotally provided in a winding shaft box for moving a movable barrier. The door operator comprises: a tubular housing, an electric motor, an output shaft, an electromagnetic brake, and a centrifugal brake. The electric motor is accommodated in the tubular housing. The tubular housing has one end inserted into the winding shaft and the other end secured to the winding shaft box. The output shaft has one end coupled to the drive shaft and the other end protruded out of the tubular housing and secured to the winding shaft. The electromagnetic brake is provided for braking the drive shaft. The centrifugal brake is provided for limiting the rotational speed of the drive shaft.

Abstract: A door operator system capable of detecting a current-time position of a movable barrier comprises a current-time position detecting device comprising a first gear, a first angular position sensing unit, a revolution counting unit and an arithmetic unit. The first gear is coupled to an output shaft of a motor or a winding shaft. The first angular position sensing unit is provided for detecting a first angular position of the first gear. The revolution counting unit counts the number of revolutions of the first gear. The arithmetic unit calculates a number of total circumferential intervals of the output shaft of the motor or the winding shaft based on D=(La*X)+A/(360/X), where D is the number of the total circumferential intervals, La is the number of revolutions of the first gear, A is the first angular position, X is a number of circumferential intervals per revolution of the first gear.

Abstract: A window system for a vehicle includes a control module in communication with the powered window. The control module can cause the powered window to be positioned in response to a vehicle condition. The vehicle condition can include a vehicle speed and/or temperature. Such positioning can reduce cabin wind noise at certain vehicle speeds. The system can also help reduce internal vehicle temperatures without dependence on air conditioning systems.

Abstract: There is disclosed a portable self-storage system comprising a portable container, a portable fence comprising a keypad, wherein the portable fence surrounds the portable container, a portable light, wherein the portable light is a solar powered light that is portable, and a storage medium storing a program having instructions which when executed by a processor will cause the processor to control and operate the portable container, the portable fence, and the portable light.

Abstract: Window assemblies and methods for making window assemblies are disclosed herein. In one aspect, the window assembly can include a base frame assembly, an accessory support frame assembly, and an exterior accessory frame assembly. The base frame assembly is connected to and supported by the accessory support frame. The accessory support frame can be attached to a building structure via a first plurality of fasteners. The exterior accessory frame assembly, which provides much of the exterior aesthetic appearance of the window assembly, can be connected to the accessory support frame via a second plurality of fasteners which are concealed from view by the exterior accessory frame. In one example, the accessory members conceal the first plurality of fasteners once the exterior accessory assembly is connected to the base frame assembly. Many different styles of exterior accessory frames can be supported by the accessory support frame.

Abstract: A double-glazed window or door assembly (1) is provided. The double-glazed window or door assembly (1) comprises a first glass pane (2a) and a second glass pane (2b) spaced apart to form a volume therebetween. A perimeter seal (3) is located between adjacent faces of the first glass pane (2a) and the second glass pane (2b) to substantially seal said volume. A one-way inlet valve (4) is mounted on the second glass pane (2b) to provide fluid communication from atmosphere to the sealed volume. A one-way outlet valve (5) is mounted on the second glass pane (2b) to provide fluid communication from the sealed volume to atmosphere.

Abstract: A roller door (11) having a door panel which includes a plurality of horizontal slats (13). The horizontal slats are made from a closed cell polyethylene foam material. The horizontal slats are held together by one or more substantially vertical and flexible elongate members (15) which are connected at an upper end to an accumulation device, for example a drum. Each horizontal slat connects with the adjacent horizontal slats with a tongue and groove joint, the joint being configured to allow a small amount of pivoting to occur at the joints so that the door panel can be rolled onto the drum. Contact between adjacent horizontal slats comprises direct contact between the foamed plastics material of each adjacent horizontal slat.

Abstract: The safety device is used with an endless loop cord that is operatively connected to the operating system of a window covering. When installed the end loop of the cord is reeved around a pulley, and the cord is wound onto a cord winder. The safety device is disposed at or close to the head rail of the window covering and a minimum length of cord is exposed between the head rail and the safety device. The safety device is extended away from the head rail such that the cord unwinds from the cord winder until the cord is completely unwound from the cord winder. The end loop of the cord remains reeved around the pulley. The safety device is mounted to a support surface.

Abstract: A window shade system and housing-guide assembly for shading a window systemically includes a shade assembly, a bracket element and a guide-cover element. The shade element is furlable and unfurlable about an axis for rotation for selectively shading an outfitted window site. The bracket element includes a bracket-to-support interface portion and a guide-cover attachment portion. The guide-cover element includes a bracket-attachment portion, a shade-cover portion, and a shade-guide portion. The guide-cover element is attachable to the bracket element via mated engagement of the guide-cover attachment portion and the bracket-attachment portion. The shade-cover portion is formed so as to subtend an arc length radially anterior relative to the interface portion. The furled shade element is receivable in a space defined by the shade-cover portion and unfurlable via a shade-letting gap defined intermediate the shade-guide portion and the interface portion.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for installing and removing a flexible framed window screen and door screen. The flexible frame window and door screen may be forced into a specialized deformed or contorted shape that may then be inserted into the receiving grooves of a window frame. The frame is adapted to be easily deformed and to spring back to its defined shape due to a spring-like characteristic. The screen mesh may be fixed to the frame by means of melting the mesh to the frame to form a unitary window or door screen.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a retrofitted door brake. The retrofitted door brake may, in various embodiments, comprise a hub comprising a cylindrical central axle, a plurality of projections extending radially away from an outer circumference of the central axle, and/or a cam comprising a plurality of pins that hold the projections away from a channel wall of a brake housing. The pins may be configured to break away from the cam to release the projections into contact with the channel wall, and the pins may be fitted with a cover, such that the pins are capable of withstanding abrasion and wear. The cover may comprise a cylinder having an axially running aperture, and/or a beveled edge that shaves a layer of the outer surface from one of the plurality of pins as it is fitted over the pin.

Abstract: The instant application discloses, among other things, a Floating Ladder. In one embodiment, it may comprise a ladder capable of attaching to any object, such as a fixed or floating dock, for instance. Floating Ladder may include a floatation device at its base, which may allow the ladder to ascend above the surface of the water when the ladder is not in use. This may prevent the Floating Ladder from sustaining damage from any natural or artificial substance, object, or organism, which may render the ladder unsafe or unusable, for instance. In another embodiment, Floating Ladder may include multiple sections to allow a user to telescope the ladder further into the water when necessary.

Abstract: A rigid structure such as a ladder is disclosed having rotating hinges that allow the ladder to fold up and/or be disassembled and assembled. The hinge or hinges can be provided between ladder sections with one ladder section having a male hinge element, and another having a female hinge element. A cam element provided with the female hinge element can be moved between an unlocked position in which the ladder sections can rotate with respect to each other, and a locked position in which the structure is rigid.

Abstract: Systems and articles of manufacture for use as adjustable multipurpose ladder accessories are described. A particularly advantageous component of the system is a frame rail bracket that is configured to wrap around three sides and at least a portion of a fourth side of a side rail of a ladder and securely fit to it through a tightening mechanism. The frame rail bracket can be secured at any position on the ladder by sliding along the side rail without interacting with the ladder rungs. Additional components include a top support member and bottom support member which are operably connected to the frame rail bracket. The top support member and bottom support member have 360° of rotation on an axis perpendicular to the frame rail bracket, providing additional positioning options. The top support member and bottom support member cooperate to hold elongated items and make them available to a contractor, providing safe material handling.