Abstract: A light-emitting beacon is disclosed comprising a beacon body comprising a translucent elongate carapace and a base wherein the carapace is generally dome like and the carapace and base together define a hollow space therebetween, a power source comprising a battery positioned within the hollow space adjacent the base, and a printed circuit board assembly arranged within the hollow space adjacent the carapace and above and on either side of the battery, the circuit board assembly comprising a plurality of LEDs arranged to emit light out of the carapace and such that when emitting at least one of the LEDs is visible from either side of the carapace.

Abstract: A chinstrap connector (10) for a safety helmet (100) has a receptacle for attaching a chinstrap (201) to the chinstrap connector and a stud (12) for attachment of the chinstrap connector to the helmet. The stud is formed by at least two spaced stud retainers (13a, 13b) protruding from a body of the chinstrap connector. The body has a through-hole (14) that opens in the space between the stud retainers and a pin (15) which is placeable through the through-hole into the space to restrict a movement of the stud retainers toward each other. The invention helps facilitating the attachment of a chinstrap to a safety helmet and allows for retrofitting a safety helmet with a chinstrap.

Abstract: A shoe (606) degradation sensor (1012, 608) assembly includes a first sensor (1002) disposed in or proximate to a material layer of a shoe (606) between a foot space and an outer surface of the shoe (606). The material layer changes in at least one physical property with degradation to the shoe (606), and the first sensor (1002) is configured to indicate the changing physical property of the material layer thereby indicating a degree of degradation to the shoe (606).

Abstract: This document describes an interactive object with at least one electronics module and a touch sensor. The interactive object may be a garment, garment accessory, or garment container. The interactive object may be configured to provide at least a haptic, audio, or visual output. The interactive object may also contain conductive threads and a touch sensor containing said conductive threads.

Abstract: The disclosure as detailed herein is in the technical field of Footwear accessories. The invention is a cushion that can be reversibly attached to a car's components. The advantage is that it is removable and easy to clean and provides a cushioned barrier to protect a person's heel/shoe and a car's components. The Shoe Protector Device allows a person to protect the heel of the person's shoe by forming a protective layer between the heel and floor board and/or floor mat. It also allows for protection from damage to the floor mats and/or floor board. It prevents uneven wear on shoes that may be expensive to fix. Because the Shoe Protector Device is removable, it is easy to clean in case of dirt or moisture accumulation. It provides cushioning for a person's heel to prevent pain or discomfort when driving long distances.

Abstract: A temperature modifying system for footwear having an air diverter positioned on top of the rear portion of the shoe insole, bores passing from an insole aperture beneath the air diverter to a supply port, and an AC system adapted to deliver conditioned air into the shoe through the supply port, bores, insole aperture and air channels located in the air diverter. The AC system is releasably connected to the shoe. A shoe may be retrofitted with the tubular members, supply port and insole aperture post-manufacture by drilling bores through the heel and insole.

Abstract: Provided are a smart shoe, a smart device and a method for switching functional area. The smart shoe includes a shoe body and a smart device provided on a surface of the shoe body. The smart device includes a processing unit, a locating unit, a communication unit, a solar energy receiving unit and a power supply unit. The locating unit is configured to acquire current position information of the smart shoe and send it to the processing unit. The processing unit sends the received position information to a user terminal or a remote server via the communication unit. The solar energy receiving unit is configured to receive solar energy and converting it into electrical energy which is transferred to the power supply unit. The power supply unit is connected with individual functional units of the smart device to supply the electrical energy to the smart device.

Abstract: A modified footbed is provided for use in an open shoe for releasably retaining an orthotic. The modified footbed comprises: a sole, the sole including a toe end, a heel end, a heel region proximate the heel end, a sole margin and a heel sole margin; and a cover, the cover including a cover margin, a heel cover margin and a heel flap, the sole and the cover attached to one another along the cover margin and the sole margin to define a pocket for accepting an orthotic, the heel flap and the sole at the heel region including at least one mating pair on the heel sole margin and the heel cover margin. An open shoe with the modified footbed is also provided, as is a combination of the open shoe with the modified footbed and an orthotic.

Abstract: Provided is a shock absorber formed by a resin composition and provided in a shoe, the shock absorber satisfying all formulas (1) to (4) below when changes in storage elastic modulus between 20° C. to 50° C. are linearly approximated by a least-squares method: Y=aX+b . . . (1); ?0.1?a??0.02 . . . (2); 1.0?b?16.0 . . . (3); and R2?0.75 . . . (4), where X represents a temperature (unit: ° C.) of the shock absorber, Y represents a storage elastic modulus of the shock absorber, and R represents a correlation coefficient in the least-squares method.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear and a method of making the sole structure is disclosed. The sole structure can include an outsole and a midsole. The midsole includes a cavity with a protruding portion. A U-shaped or L-shaped transparent member is configured to cover the cavity so that the protruding portion remains visible from within the cavity.

Abstract: A pair of shoe covers has a first cover body and a second cover body. The first cover body has a first board, a first wall, and a first connector. The first board has a first supporting surface defined in a top of the first board. The first wall is formed on a periphery of the first board and protrudes from the first supporting surface. The first connector is disposed on the first board. The second cover body is detachably combined with the first cover body and has a second board, a second wall, and a second connector. The second board has a second supporting surface defined in a top of the second board. The second wall is formed on a periphery of the second board and protrudes from the second supporting surface. The second connector is disposed on the second board.

Abstract: An upper for a sports shoe may include a component such as a vamp or a rear portion. The shoe component may include a UV curable microlattice structure with a plurality of regions such that each region has a different density. In some cases, the microlattice structure may include a high density microlattice structure, a mid-level density microlattice structure, and a non-structural region with a low density microlattice structure.

Abstract: The present invention comprises ornamental interchangeable defensive comfort devices for high heeled shoes and low heeled shoes. The defensive compact shoe comfort device has also a unique glow in the dark components which can be included but not limiting to in the bow section of the device making it completely different from any defensive shoe device. The defensive compact shoe comfort device has an elastic band which is used to secure the defensive compact shoe comfort device to the high heel. The elastic band is located at the bottom of the compact shoe comfort device. At the center of the compact shoe comfort device is a decorative bow. The compact shoe comfort device also provides a flap which is inserted into the back of the shoe and keeps the compact shoe comfort secured to the high heel shoe and the back of the foot with comfort because of the gel strip that is attached to the flap of the compact shoe comfort.

Abstract: The invention relates to a detachable device for removing the need for bows and for blocking shoe laces, said device consisting of two parts held together, the first part (1), a so-called lace-stop, being flat, rigid, of any shape and comprising a minimum of six holes (2, 3, 4), and the second part being a cover (5) of a suitable shape and size so as to form a cavity (7) that can enclose the ends of the laces (8) between the inner wall of the cover (5) and the lace-stop (1), the base of the cover having a shape and size suitable for fitting to the lace-stop (1) and holding onto same by means of inner grooves (6) arranged on the edge of the cover. The device generally has a maximum total thickness of 10 mm when closed.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically adjusting tension on retention member to hold multiple objects together. Examples include using retention apparatus to obtain optimal fit and use of a human wearable item such as article of footwear. Sensors may be used to sense changes in movement of the article of footwear, of the person wearing it, or of a third object such as a vehicle carrying the person. A retention member may surround at least a portion of the objects, and an actuator may be included that automatically rotates a rotating member such as a gear or pulley that may be coupled to the retention member. The rotating member may be configured to automatically adjust tension on the retention member many times per second based on control signals from control logic responsive to the sensors.

Abstract: A shoe may include a sole and an upper. The upper may have a medial side and a lateral side that each have an edge positioned on opposing side of the shoe's tongue. The upper's medial side and/or the upper's lateral side may include stiffened regions and flexible regions with each stiffened region being disposed between two flexible regions so that the stiffened regions are moveable relative to one another upon tensioning of the medial and lateral sides of the upper. The opposing edges of the upper's medial and lateral sides may be substantially linear or straight prior to tensioning of the upper's medial and lateral sides and may be substantially uneven or nonlinear subsequent to tensioning of the upper's medial and lateral sides due to relative movement of the stiffened regions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing spikes for sports shoes, the method comprising: a primary injection-molding step for fixing a plurality of spike pin heads to one surface of a first fixed plate when injection-molding the first fixed plate such that the tip ends of the plurality of spike pins are exposed through the surface of the first fixed plate; a secondary injection-molding step for fixing a plurality of first fixed plates to one surface of a second fixed plate when injection-molding the second fixed plate, wherein the surfaces of the first fixed plates that are opposite to the surfaces to which the spike pines are fixed to the second fixed plate; and a second-fixed-plate fixing step for fixing, to the bottom of an outsole, the surface of the second fixed plate opposite to the surface to which the first fixed plates are fixed.

Abstract: A rapid release device (1) for wearable articles (2) comprising: a first body (3) having a portion (3a) for coupling to a first part (2a) of said article (2) and defining at least one through cavity (6); a second body (4) associated with the first body (3) in a reversible manner and having a portion (4a) for coupling to a second part (2b) of said article (2) and at least one interlocking element (7) housed in said cavity (6); release means (8) obtained in said first and second body (3, 4) to allow the interlocking element (7) to slide outside of said cavity (6) and define a decoupling condition of the first body (3) from the second body (4); said interlocking element (7) and said cavity (6) slide with respect to each other along a respective direction (A) corresponding to the lateral development direction of the first and second body (3; 4); said interlocking element (7) and said cavity (6) extending along a same longitudinal axis (Y) for a dimension (D) smaller than the dimension (L) of the first and second

Abstract: A band adapted for holding implements and tools when the band is secured around a user's arm. The band includes a body delimited by oppositely-disposed longitudinal ends configured to be secured together and by edges that are laterally spaced apart from each other. The edges each have arcuate portions and, upon fastening the longitudinal ends together, the body acquires a circular shape having one axial end that is larger than the other. The band further includes sleeves located on an outer surface of the body and arranged side-by-side so that each sleeve extends laterally across the outer surface, and straps secured to the body and sized to accommodate and secure implements or tools of different sizes. At least some of the straps span one or more of the sleeves, and the straps are disposed at different angles so as not to be parallel to each other.

Abstract: A bracelet or strap for a watch case including a first arm inside which is housed a first printed circuit portion and a second arm, where the first arm is extended by a median part arranged to be situated underneath the watch case and which includes a second printed circuit portion connected to the first printed circuit portion by electrical connection, where the first printed circuit portion carries at least one electrical energy source and a microcontroller for powering and controlling a pressure sensor, where the median part is covered by an insert arranged to act as a seat for the watch case, where a housing, inside which the pressure sensor is arranged, is provided in the insert and communicates with the exterior to allow the pressure sensor to be placed in contact with a surrounding medium, and the pressure sensor is mounted on the second printed circuit portion with the insertion of a sealing gasket between the housing and the second printed circuit portion.

Abstract: A variable length of a jewelry assembly includes one or more display links or sections for accepting and displaying a gemstone or another focal element. Some display links are enlarged relative to other portions. Some display links are contoured to match a curve of a digit such as a ring finger when the length is wound around the digit. A length can include coaxial elements connected to each other and are moveable in relation to each other. A length of the assembly is selected such that it fits securely around a digit of a particular user when wound an integer number of times. A size and a number of each link or length-building element are selectable to fit the assembly an integer number of times around a digit.

Abstract: A protective apparatus includes a gemstone and a foreign material encapsulated and physically isolated within an interior space of the gemstone. The gemstone is one of a precious gemstone or a semi-precious gemstone or a semi-precious stone.

Abstract: An umbrella system includes a support pole connected to a rotating tube positioned around a center tube that extends between the support pole and a center support that is connected to an umbrella frame. The rotating tube has one or more helical grooves therein that are engaged by teeth of a hub which is connected to the umbrella frame. As the rotating tube is rotated, the hub is driven along the length of the rotating tube thereby opening and closing the umbrella frame. In one arrangement system includes a motor housing assembly including a plurality of batteries and a motor that includes a driven gear that meshes with a stationary gear which causes rotation of the rotating tube. The system also includes a counterbalance assembly positioned within the rotating tube. The counterbalance assembly includes at least one spring positioned within the rotating tube that provides a counterbalance force.

Abstract: Collapsible luggage having four collapsible side walls, wherein two opposite side walls have a collapsible telescoping X frame. Each of the four vertically extending corner posts include a vertical telescoping support rod, and further includes a vertically extending spring. Also, the collapsible luggage further includes a bottom collapsible wall having four edges, wherein each edge includes a horizontally telescoping support rod, and further includes a horizontally extending spring. Also, the collapsible luggage further includes a top collapsible wall having four edges, wherein each edge includes a horizontally telescoping support rod, and further includes a horizontally extending spring. The four side walls, bottom wall, and top wall are each movable between an expanded configuration to a compact configuration wherein the width, length, and height of the collapsible luggage are each substantially reduced.

Abstract: A containment device that opens to form a mat or work surface that has a raised lip or edge structure that contains items on the mat or work surface. The containment device closes or converts from the mat configuration to create a bag or flexible container for holding the items inside, where the lip is gathered or compacted to form an annular passage. In some embodiments, the containment device may include a cinch cord that runs inside the lip, which can be used to gather or compress the lip and change from the open mat configuration into an essentially or mostly closed bag configuration. In such embodiments, the cinch cord may include a cord lock that may be adjustably deployed to clamp the cinch cord and the lip in a position that maintains the device in the bag configuration.

Abstract: Card holder for bank cards, credit cards, debit cards, driving licences, electronic identity cards or similar cards, having a cuboidal housing with an interior for receiving at least one card, a card opening of the housing for inserting at least one card into the housing and pushing out at least one card from the housing, at least one dispensing element which is displaceable from a first position into a second position in order to be brought into engagement with the lower edge of a card in the interior and to push out the one card through the card opening from the housing, an actuating element which is coupled to the dispensing element in order to displace the dispensing element from the first position into the second position by actuating the actuating element, wherein a first spring apparatus is supported, on the one hand, on the dispensing element and, on the other hand, on the housing, wherein the first spring apparatus is able to be tensioned by displacing the dispensing element from the second position

Abstract: A suitcase is described which has a novel construction that allows for a light, yet spacious piece of luggage that is sufficiently strong to act as an occasional seat. In one aspect, a removable storage box is provided in an upper portion of the suitcase, and in another aspect two pairs of wheels are provided in a lower portion of the suitcase. An example of the suitcase combines the storage box with the wheels arrangement.

Abstract: A lightweight cloth cover suitcase includes a cloth cover, a skeleton including a rectangular metal frame, top and bottom supporting plates respectively mounted at opposing top and bottom sides of the metal frame and adapted to support the top and bottom sides of the cloth cover, a slotted back panel adapted to support the back side of the cloth cover and a honeycomb panel mounted between the bottom supporting plate and the metal frame to enhance the mounting strength of wheel modules that are arranged at the bottom side of the cloth cover.

Abstract: A bag with attachable panels is disclosed. The attachable panels may include graphical images such that the panels may be interchanged to change the design on the bag. The bag may also include reinforcement panels. An in-store retail system to customize the graphics on the attachable panels is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hair care device (100) comprises a heat source (103) for heating hair up till a first temperature that is no more than 150° C. (and thus lower than a critical temperature at which hair cuticle damage will occur), and a radiation source (102) for—in combination with heat from the heat source (103)—selectively heating a hair cortex to a second temperature exceeding the first temperature and sufficiently high for hair styling.

Abstract: A drying system comprising a glove assembly having a first glove body defining a first glove cavity and a first glove body opening at a first glove body base end that communicates with the first glove cavity; and a second glove body defining a second glove cavity and a second glove body opening at a second glove body base end that communicates with the second glove cavity. The drying system further includes an elongated duct having a first and second duct end and defining a duct cavity extending between the first and second duct ends, the duct further defining first and second duct openings at the respective first and second duct ends, the second duct end coupled to the first glove body base end with the duct cavity communicating with the first glove body.

Abstract: Cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatuses are presented. A cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus includes a handle portion, at least one cuticle maintaining device coupled to the handle portion, and a nail/cuticle file coupled to at least one side of the at least one cuticle maintaining device. Another cosmetic nail and cuticle apparatus includes a handle portion, a cuticle pusher-file coupled to the handle portion, a cuticle cleaner-file coupled to the handle portion, a nail/cuticle file coupled to one side of the cuticle pusher-file, and a nail/cuticle file coupled to one side of the cuticle cleaner-file.

Abstract: A cosmetic powder box includes an outer box having a longitudinal hole. A first magnetically attractive member is embedded in each end of the outer box. The inner box includes a top side having grooves for receiving cosmetic items. The inner box is slideable relative to the outer box along the longitudinal axis between a retracted position received in the outer box and an extended position partially exposed on a left or right side of the outer box. A second magnetically attractive member is embedded in each end of a bottom side of the inner box and is aligned with and in magnetic attraction with one of the first magnetically attractive members when the inner box is in the retracted position. One of the second magnetically attractive members is aligned with and in magnetic attraction with the other first magnetic member when the inner box is in the extended position.

Abstract: Volatile liquid applicator systems and fume-filtering apparatuses and related method of use are described.

Abstract: A lip or skin applicator device includes a first housing portion (20) and a second housing portion (60) rotatably connected to the first housing portion. The second housing portion rotates about the first housing portion such that, in the closed position, the product is enclosed within the first housing portion and the second housing portion, and in the open position, the product (90) is exposed and the first housing portion is at least partially housed within the second housing portion. The lip or skin applicator device may include an opening with a plurality of fins (24) into which a portion of a product is inserted.

Abstract: An applicator device includes a formulation assembly with a dispenser portion and one or more formulation reservoirs, the formulation assembly being operable to dispense a formulation from the one or more formulation reservoirs onto one or more regions of a biological surface. The applicator device also includes a photo-dose assembly operably coupled to the formulation assembly, the photo-dose assembly having at least one illuminator oriented to focus electromagnetic energy onto one or more focal regions of a biological surface.

Abstract: In various exemplary embodiments, a method for computer-supported determination of properties of hair colors is prepared. The method can include: preparing hair color data, wherein the hair color data has values for a multitude of color pre-condition parameters and for at least one coloring result parameter for a multitude of coloring processes, wherein the multitude of coloring processes includes a first concentration of a first dye precursor and a second concentration of a second dye precursor for each coloring process of the multitude of coloring pre-condition parameters, wherein the multitude of coloring processes of the at least one coloring result parameters has a measured specification with a property of hair colors and determining a relationship between the multitude of coloring pre-condition parameters and the at least one coloring result parameter by employing predictive analytics based on the hair color data.

Abstract: A computer-controlled system determines attributes of a frexel, an area of human skin, and applies a modifying agent (RMA) at the pixel level, typically to make the skin appear more youthful and so more attractive. The system scans the frexel, identifies unattractive attributes, and applies the RMA, typically with an inkjet printer. The identified attributes relate to reflectance and may refer to features such as irregular-looking light and dark spots, age-spots, scars, and bruises. Identified attributes may also relate to the surface topology of the skin, for more precisely enhancing surface irregularities such as bumps and wrinkles. Feature mapping may be used, for example to make cheeks appear pinker and cheekbones more prominent. The RMA can be applied in agreement with identified patterns, such as adding red to a red frexel, or in opposition, such as adding green or blue to a red frexel, according to idealized models of attractiveness.

Abstract: A hair shroud assembly includes a shroud that is selectively worn when hair is being dyed. The shroud is worn in a first position to cover shoulders when hair dye is being applied. The shroud is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to inhibit the hair dye from contacting skin. The shroud is worn in a second position having the shroud being wrapped around a head when the hair dye is applied. In this way the shroud inhibits the hair dye from dripping. A strip is coupled to the shroud and the strip is aligned with a peripheral edge of the shroud. The strip is comprised of a fluid absorbent material to inhibit the hair dye from passing between the shroud and the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a perming solution absorbing towel that may easily be fastened around the neck to prevent dripping. The perming solution absorbing towel includes a first coupling portion 110 and a second coupling portion 120 configured to fold and fasten together corner portions 101 and 102 of both ends of the perming solution absorbing towel by pulling strings respectively formed on the corner portions 101 and 102.

Abstract: A multi-use lanyard assembly that includes an elongate flexible body, a pair of clamps that engage the elongate flexible body, and a pair of clasps that are secured to the opposite distal ends of the elongate flexible body. The elongate flexible body is preferably provided as a cord or a strap that is folded over upon itself to define respective first and second portions of the elongate flexible body. Each of the clamps is oriented to be moveable along and engage both of the first and second portions of the elongate flexible body. Each of the first and second clamp portions is securable relative to the first and second portions of the elongate flexible body at various discrete positions such that the lanyard assembly can achieve various configurations associated with securing the lanyard assembly and associated accessories relative to a user.

Abstract: A hanging chair connectable to and suspendable from an external support structure that includes a lower frame member, arcuate frame members and a cover. The arcuate frame members are connected to the lower frame member. A first arcuate frame member from the arcuate frame members is substantially perpendicular to the lower frame member. A second arcuate frame member from the arcuate frame members and a third arcuate frame member from the arcuate frame members are pivotable between a collapsed position and an open position. The first arcuate frame member, the second arcuate frame member, and the third arcuate frame member are substantially parallel in the collapsed position. The cover extends over the arcuate frame members, and the lower frame member, the first arcuate frame member, and the cover cooperate to define an opening to an interior space.

Abstract: A bulletproof/ballistic resistance backpack to be used for personal safety while travelling or going to school, designed for convenience. It holds school books and computers, for a student, and a traveler's items, including a mobile phone, tablets and camera for a traveler. It helps store the traveler's items safely, conveniently and also helps charge them on-the-go. It is made of strong material to provide slash resistance, durability and ease of mind during travel.

Abstract: An attachment apparatus for attaching an electronic device to at least one appendage of a user can include first and second receptacles that are each configured to releasably receive at least a portion of a respective digit of a user. Each of the first and second receptacles can be configured to at least partially receive the respective digit via relative movement between the receptacle and the respective digit in a first direction, and release the respective digit via relative movement between the receptacle and the respective digit in a second direction that is crosswise to the first direction.

Abstract: A brush apparatus has a handle, a first brush, a second brush and a third brush. The handle is located in between the first brush and the second brush, the handle is located in between the first brush and the third brush, the second brush and the third brush are located adjacent to each other, each of the first brush, the second brush and the third brush is laterally connected with the handle, the first brush has a plurality of first bristles, the plurality of first bristles are distributed in a hexagonal array, the second brush has a plurality of second bristles, the plurality of second bristles are distributed in a partial-radial array, the third brush has a plurality of third bristles, and the plurality of third bristles are distributed in a linear array.

Abstract: A paint transfer system for both automatically and manually transferring paint from a paint container directly to a paint brush including a paint container member, a pump mechanism, and a paint brush apparatus coupled together in fluid communication wherein the paint brush apparatus includes a paint brush having a bladder member or housing member positioned and located within the paint brush adjacent to or within its bristle members as well as an optional valve control member for controlling and distributing the flow of paint to the bristle members. In some embodiments, a remote controller is positioned between the paint brush apparatus and the paint container member for allowing a user to selectively activate the flow of paint from the paint container to the paint brush apparatus. A variety of different pumping mechanisms are utilized for transferring paint from the paint container member to the paint brush apparatus.

Abstract: A self-contained portable oral care kit comprising: a non-hollow toothbrush (or other implement), vessel, and liquid (or other substance) stored within the vessel to allow for the quick brushing of teeth, gums and/or tongue on the go.

Abstract: A plurality of extremely flexible, functional, convertible and potentially compact tables having various optional features are disclosed. The tables comprise 4 or more folding table top panels, two or more joining pieces, four or more fixed legs and four or more swing out supporting legs and can be used in any of several configurations to serve from one to more than a dozen people. In its most compact configuration it is useful as a hall or wall table taking up very little space making it especially useful for apartments, condos, small homes, schools, churches and offices. Its extremely compact configuration makes it less costly to inventory and ship for the manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer, and to store and/or use by the consumer.

Abstract: A small form floor standing kiosk for interactive technology devices is proposed for use as a floor standing support and presentation stand for any weight and size appropriate technology devices displaying, and/or collecting input from, providing coupons, an experience, and feedback, to people.

Abstract: Equipment, such as one or more displays, may be mounted on a console. Conventional equipment mounting structures, such as a slat rail, may be static and/or not allow for easy or simple adjustment of their position relative to the work surface. An apparatus for use with a console is provided that includes an equipment mounting structure for mounting equipment thereto and a position adjustment assembly attachable to the console. The equipment mounting structure is mounted to and supported by the position adjustment assembly, the position adjustment assembly includes at least one of: a horizontal adjustment mechanism for adjusting a horizontal position of the equipment mounting structure relative to the console; and a vertical adjustment mechanism for adjusting a vertical position of the equipment mounting structure relative to the console.