Abstract: The disclosed technology includes utility pole repair plates for repairing a pole, such as a utility pole. One or more utility pole repair plates may be attached to a utility pole in an interconnected fashion to cover a portion or the entire circumference of a utility pole. A utility pole repair plate may include multiple substantially planar interconnected plate segments disposed at angles designed to accommodate a particular pole geometry.

Abstract: A steel cap 7 for structurally connecting together a new foundation and an existing tower is disclosed. The new foundation includes at least one foundation element 9 positioned in the ground. The existing tower includes an existing foundation 5 and a tower structure 3 extending from and supported by the existing foundation. The steel cap comprises (a) a first element 11 for connecting the cap to the new foundation element or foundation elements and (b) a second element 13 for connecting the cap to the existing tower and thereby, in use, connecting together the new foundation and the existing tower.

Abstract: The invention relates to a guiding device for assembling towers and/or foundations for wind turbines, intended to enable and/or facilitate relative movement between a mobile element and a support element, at least one of said elements being a section and/or part of the shaft of a wind turbine tower or foundation. The guiding device comprises: sliding means that are in contact with the mobile element and allow the relative movement thereof with respect to the guiding device; securing means that connect the guiding device to the support element; and means for geometric adaptation disposed between the sliding means and the securing means, which allow load transmission between the sliding means and the securing means while at the same time also allowing relative movement between the two.

Abstract: A carryable temporary layout blind comprising a frame for elevating the seating elements off the ground, and one or more closeable doors or flaps with a handle for simple and rapid opening and closing. The layout blind is collapsible into a carryable configuration and includes straps for carrying the collapsed blind in a fashion similar to a backpack.

Abstract: Described herein are collapsible ceiling structures that can comprise multiple orientations and can comprise an orientation that occupies a reduced amount of space allowing for efficient assembly, disassembly, storage and transport of the collapsible ceiling structures. In some embodiments, the collapsible ceiling structures comprise a base portion and one or more arm portions. In some embodiments, the base portion of the collapsible ceiling structures is configured as a central hub for a plurality of arm portions. In some embodiments, the arm portions are freely moveable, allowing the collapsible ceiling to have multiple orientations.

Abstract: A fence support system has a catch member comprising a catch plate and a protrusion that extends from the catch plate and a retainer member comprising a retainer plate comprising an aperture, the aperture being configured to receive the protrusion in response to relative movement of at least one of the catch member and the retainer member along an insertion path. When the protrusion is received by the aperture, a curved base portion of the protrusion that does not extend through the aperture is located, as determined along the insertion path, between the catch plate and the retainer plate. The curved base portion is curved angularly about the insertion path.

Abstract: A fence system, post, and method of manufacture are herein disclosed. The post includes a shaft, and an overmold layer extending at least a portion of a length of the shaft. The overmold layer includes a plurality of external attachment locating features for selectively securing wire locating attachments at predetermined locations along the length of the shaft. The fence system includes a plurality of the posts and a plurality of wire locating attachments configured to be attached to the external attachment locating features of the posts.

Abstract: A fence accessory includes at least two ornament bodies, each of the at least two ornament bodies including a first connecting part and a second connecting part at two opposing ends thereof. The first connecting part of one of the at least two ornament bodies and the second connecting part of an other one of the at least two ornament bodies are configured to be connected to a fence bar and clamped together as one unit. Moreover, each of the first connecting part and the second connecting part includes a hook and a slot at two opposing sides of the first connecting part and the second connecting part. The hook of the first connecting part of one ornament body is configured to connect to the slot of the second connecting part of an adjacent accessory body.

Abstract: A modular fence post assembly for forming a barrier on a sloped surface includes a plurality of fence posts. Each of the fence posts has a top end, a bottom end and a perimeter wall that is attached to and extends between the top and bottom ends. The fence posts are positioned adjacent to each other and lie in the same plane with respect to each other. The fence posts each have a vertically orientated longitudinal axis and plurality of couplers. Each of the fence posts is coupled to an adjacent one of the fence posts by at least one of the couplers such that a continuous wall is defined including each of the fence posts. The couplers allow adjacent ones of the fence posts to be vertically adjusted relative to each.

Abstract: Preassembled barrier or fence panels are assembled with fasteners and a plurality of slip elements that permit the pickets and cross rails to move relative to each other or rack for installation and grade adjusts in the field without requiring loosening or removal of the fasteners.

Abstract: An elbow for fence post includes an elbow body and a connector. The elbow body and the fence post are connected through the connector. An insertion hole is opened in the middle of the connector, and the lower end of the elbow body is configured to be inserted into the insertion hole under an interference fit. The outer ring of the connector has an annular groove which is configured to be embeds into the upper end of the post and connects with the external diameter under an interference fit.

Abstract: A fence post assembly including a wood post member (having a longitudinal axis, a first end surface, and a second end surface) and an elongated metal insert (having an insert longitudinal axis, a first end surface, and a second end surface), where the metal insert is positioned within the wood post member, with the first end surface of the metal insert at least substantially aligned with the first end surface of the wood post member, and the insert longitudinal axis at least substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the wood post member. Typically, the metal insert is longitudinally shorter than the wood post member so that the metal insert does not extend into an end portion of the fence post assembly, allowing the end portion to be conveniently trimmed off or otherwise processed, e.g., during or after installation. Other aspects are methods for manufacturing or installing any embodiment of the fence post assembly.

Abstract: Hardware for a lift glide door assembly and lift glide window assembly provides ease of opening with an operational opening assist that urges the door or window to an open position on operation of an opening handle by use of a cable drive system. A lock mechanism actuates a lock pin, blocks opening gear mechanisms from operating and extends a security bolt for locking. A guide blade is provided for assisting the door during opening or closing operations.

Abstract: A method of fitting a childproof latch fitting mechanism and a latch installation tool arranged to locate between a first latch fitting and a second latch fitting, to spatially locate the first and second latch fitting at a pre-determined distance respectfully one from the other, wherein in the installation tool is temporarily attached to the first and second latch fittings, whilst they are located and fixed, at least temporarily in place.

Abstract: A storage container including a lid, a base coupled to the lid, an interior cavity defined by a closed state of the lid and the base, and locking mechanism disposed in at least one of the lid or the base. The locking mechanism includes a first key that is actuatable in a first direction and one or more second keys that are actuatable in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction. The one or more second keys are configured to engage with the first key and when the one or more second keys are actuated in the second direction, the first key is actuatable in the first direction to unlock the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A lock includes an electrically powered locking mechanism operable between locked and unlocked positions, a power supply, and a controller for operating the locking mechanism between locked and unlocked positions. The controller regulates the amount of electric power supplied to the electrically powered locking mechanism and determines temperature in the vicinity of the locking mechanism, and is capable of supplying first and second levels of electric power to the electrically powered locking mechanism in accordance with the temperature in the vicinity of the locking mechanism. If the temperature in the vicinity of the locking mechanism is within a predetermined temperature range, a first level of electric power is supplied to the electrically powered locking mechanism to operate between locked and unlocked positions. If the temperature is below the predetermined temperature range, a second, lower level of electric power is supplied to the electrically powered locking mechanism.

Abstract: A lock for valuables containers which can be used with a structure as simple as possible in different types of bolt mechanisms, in particular also in scissors bolt mechanisms.

Abstract: A thin padlock with simple and convenient operation includes a lock hook, a lock buckle and a lock cylinder module capable of locking the padlock. The lock cylinder module is embedded into a box; a small portion of the lock cylinder module is protruded from the outer surface of the box, so that the thickness of the padlock protruding to the outside of the box is reduced, and the padlock will not be damage by external forces easily. In an unlock process, the lock cylinder module slides with respect to the box and drives the lock hook to move and be separated from the lock buckle. The lock cylinder module integrates a pressing unlock function to skip the pressing action, thus not just reducing the thickness of the padlock protruding to the outside of the box only, but also allowing users to operate the lock cylinder module by a finger to unlock the padlock and improve the convenience of operating the padlock.

Abstract: A vehicle latch is provided having a ratchet, a primary pawl, an auxiliary ratchet and a secondary pawl, and further including a gear that is movable to a secondary pawl locking position wherein the gear directly blocks movement of the secondary pawl and locks the secondary pawl in an auxiliary ratchet holding position to prevent premature or unintended opening of the latch.

Abstract: A touch pad for operating an e-latch assembly of a motor vehicle entry system that includes a control circuit with a backup energy source and method of operating the entry system are provided. The touch pad includes a touch pad controller in communication with the control circuit of the e-latch assembly. The touch pad also includes at least one entry input sensor coupled to the touch pad controller for outputting a signal indicative of a touch to operate the e-latch assembly. The touch pad further includes a mechanical emergency switch assembly adjacent the at least one entry input sensor and including a plurality of pins electrically coupled to the control circuit for operating the e-latch assembly when the at least one input sensor is not operable due to one of a power loss and malfunction of the at least one input sensor.

Abstract: A vehicle door lock device includes: a latch rotatable to a full latch position at which the latch is engaged with a striker, an unlatch position at which the latch releases the striker, and a half latch position between the full latch position and the unlatch position and at which the latch is engaged with the striker; a pawl rotatable between an engagement position at which the pawl is engaged with the latch located at the full latch position and a non-engagement position at which the pawl releases the engagement with the latch; and a block lever rotatable between a rotation restriction position at which the block lever is engaged with the pawl to hold the pawl at the engagement position and a rotation non-restriction position at which the block lever does not restrict the rotation of the pawl.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a motor vehicle latch demonstrating a locking mechanism comprising a catch and at least a pawl, a latch plate (1), whereby the locking mechanism can be accommodated in the latch plate (1) and the latch plate (1) demonstrates an inlet area (12), whereby a latch holder (13) can be inserted to interact with the locking mechanism in the inlet area (12) and with at least a deformation (11) formed in a peripheral area of the inlet area (12) in the latch plate (1), whereby the deformation (11) is arranged at least in places directly on an edge of the inlet area (12).

Abstract: An assembly includes a frame and a linear actuator coupled thereto. A link, lever, spring (LLS) subassembly may be coupled to the frame and may include a short link, a long link, a lever, and a spring. A lockbolt subassembly may further be coupled to the frame. The lockbolt subassembly may comprise a latch, a bolt housing, and a lockbolt.

Abstract: A pet carrier and kennel which has an interior space for housing or storing animals. The interior space is fully enclosed on all sides by walls, a floor, and a roof to contain animals and related accessories such as blankets, beds, or bowls. The interior of the kennel can be accessed through an opening. A door is positioned in the opening to cover the opening. The door includes a locking mechanism that is easy to operate and can be opened from either side of the kennel.

Abstract: A gate hold open device is configured to hold the gate open at any point along the swing of the gate. A mounting bracket hingedly secures one end of a prop leg to the gate. A sliding handle hangs from the gate to secure the prop leg to the gate when the gate is in a closed position and the device is disengaged or stored. The sliding handle is lifted from the gate such that the prop leg can pivot or rotate about the mounting bracket and fall to the ground. The gate can then be flung open, and the prop leg will drag along the ground until the gate begins to swing back toward the closed position. The prop leg jams into the ground, holding the gate open until a user lifts the prop leg and hangs the sliding handle back on the gate.

Abstract: There is a temperature activated spring hinge comprising hinge section comprising at least one door leaf and at least one hinge leaf. There is also a fuse which is configured to react in response to an elevated temperature. The fuse can be positioned inside one of the knuckles of the door leaf. There is also a biasing element configured to bias the hinge in a closed position. In at least one embodiment the biasing element is a spring. There is also at least one guide configured to guide a movement of the hinge when the hinge moves from an open position to a closed position.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for an appliance includes features that allow for a door rotatably hinged to the appliance to be raised or lowered through various phases of the swing arc of the door by utilizing a ramped surface of a bracket of the hinge assembly as the working surface. In one exemplary aspect, a hinge assembly includes a hinge bracket having a pivot pin and a ramped surface. The door hinge assembly also includes a cam assembly coupled with the door and having a cam projection. As the door is swung about its swing arc, the cam projection engages the ramped surface of the hinge bracket. In this way, the door can be raised along the vertical direction as the door is rotated through its swing arc.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for pivotally joining the opposing halves of a carryable case, especially a case for housing an electronic apparatus. The disclosed hinge is adapted to convey electrical conductors from one half of the case to the other, while protecting them from damage by excessive flexing, abrasion, moisture, and debris.

Abstract: A balance shoe for a block and tackle window balance system includes an enlarged head portion housing a locking system configured to receive at least a portion of a pivot bar and releasably engage a jamb track. An elongate tail portion configured to couple at least partially within a U-shaped channel of the window balance system. A front face, the front face of the elongate tail portion being adjacent to a base wall of the U-shaped channel when the elongate tail portion is coupled therein. The front face including an elongate channel configured to allow passage of the pivot bar from the elongate tail portion towards the locking system. The balance shoe also including at least one protrusion extending from the front face of the elongate tail portion and disposed at least partially within the elongate channel.

Abstract: A compartment damper assembly that is configured to vary force on a moveable member of a compartment. The compartment damper assembly includes a housing with an interior chamber. The compartment damper assembly also includes an air regulator system within the interior chamber of the housing. The air regulator system includes a piston movably disposed within the interior chamber of the housing, wherein a first chamber section and second chamber section are formed within the interior chamber, a piston support extending through the piston and including a variable depth slot to allow air to pass between the first chamber section and second chamber section to vary a vacuum force on the piston, and a spring element engaging the piston and the piston support to place a spring force between the piston and piston support.

Abstract: An open-close body driving device includes a motor configured to open and close an open-close body included in a vehicle and a controller controlling a movement speed of the open-close body driven by the motor. The controller is configured to move the open-close body at a normal speed based on a vehicle-side operating signal output by operation of an operating switch installed on the vehicle and at a speed lower than the normal speed based on a remote operating signal output by operation of a mobile device. The controller is configured so that in a shutting region having a predetermined dimension from a fully-closed position toward an open side, closing movement of the open-close body based on the remote operating signal is slower than closing movement of the open-close body based on the vehicle-side operating signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a noise dampening device for a power door or gate assembly including a chain loop adapted in use to run along and/or within a track or rail. The noise dampening device includes cushioning means attached to an internal surface of the track or rail. The cushioning means is configured to substantially follow and being in register with at least part of the chain loop.

Abstract: A driving device for a vehicular opening-closing body that ensures stably assembling a drum housing and a motor unit without requiring high positioning accuracy is provided. One of the drum housing and the motor unit includes a plurality of boss portions projecting toward another one of the drum housing and the motor unit, and securing members for securing the drum housing and the motor unit are secured to the plurality of boss portions. The other one of the drum housing and the motor unit includes a plurality of boss receiving portions that receive the plurality of boss portions. At least one of the plurality of boss receiving portions has a reverse tapered surface that has a diameter expanded toward a corresponding boss portion. In a state where the drum housing and the motor unit are supported, a clearance is disposed between the boss portion and the reverse tapered surface.

Abstract: A door operating system for automatic opening of a door of a vehicle boot is provided. The door operating system includes an on-board device mountable on the vehicle and a mobile device. The on-board device includes a door opening mechanism, a boot door control module for activating the door opening mechanism, a door opening sensor, the door opening sensor being configured to receive a door opening signal for bringing the boot door control module into an automatic opening mode, and a presence sensor. The presence sensor is configured to detect a presence signal from a wireless vehicle access device. The mobile device includes a transmitter for sending the door opening signal to the door opening sensor, a transaction module for cashless purchasing of goods and for providing transaction data indicative of at least one physical parameter of the purchased goods, and a processor.

Abstract: A barrier operator feature enhancement device is designed to provide one or more features found in modern barrier operator devices and to incorporate those features into a previously installed barrier operator system. To facilitate ease of use, the barrier operator feature enhancement device can communicate with a large variety of barrier operators. Such communication may be wireless or wired, depending on the communication protocol implemented by a particular previously installed barrier operator. To facilitate the ease of installation, the device is designed to configure itself to operate with the communication protocol of the previously installed barrier operator. Once configured to be able to communicate with the previously installed barrier operator, the feature enhancement device works with the barrier operator to provide one or more additional features to enhance the capabilities of the previously installed barrier operator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a secure-closure housing (1) comprising a door (5) and a locking device (7), a means for accessing an object identifier, a means for accessing an authenticator of a user that is to deposit the object, means (17) for authenticating a user, a device (11) for identifying an object present in the housing, and a controller (9) of the locking device, suitable for: when the door is closed and the object identification device indicates an absence of object identification in the housing, sending an unlock command to the locking device only after authentication of the user that is to deposit the object; sending a lock command after the object identification device has provided an object identifier that corresponds to the identifier received; and triggering an alarm and preventing the locking of the door when the object identification device provides an object identifier that does not correspond to the object identifier received.

Abstract: A composite structure has a pair of parallel aluminum extrusions bridged by a polymer cap and defining a U-shape hollow. The hollow is filled with an expandable foam that adheres to and mechanically interdigitates with the extrusions, which have channels for receiving insertion legs of the extrusions and have extensions, which the foam encapsulates. End caps may be used to further delimit the hollow. The caps and the foam have a thermal conductivity less than that of the extrusions, providing a thermal break. An upper cap may be used and may incorporate features to compensate for the foam expansion. Excess foam may be trimmed. A forked tool may be used to hold the extrusions during joining.

Abstract: A glazing shield system for retrofitting glazing systems of buildings is disclosed. The glazing shield system includes a support frame and a unitized panel. In certain embodiments, the glazing shield system may be mounted on an existing glazing system in a non-intrusive and non-destructive method. In one embodiment, the support frame may be attached to an infill panel of an existing glazing system using structural adhesives, and the unitized panel may be mounted on the support frame, creating an insulating glazing shield.

Abstract: An adjustable assembly double stabilized screen door.

Abstract: A safety gate has a main frame, two wall-mounted assemblies, and two connecting assemblies. The two connecting assemblies are respectively and movably mounted on two opposite sides of the main frame. Each connecting assembly has a first connecting part and a second connecting part. Each wall-mounted assembly has a first pivot base and a second pivot base. Each first connecting part is rotatably and detachably connected to a corresponding first pivot base. Each second connecting part is rotatably and detachably connected to a corresponding second pivot base. By detaching and rotating one connecting assembly from the corresponding wall-mounted assembly, the main frame can be closed and opened as a gate. By detaching all the connecting parts from the corresponding bases, the main frame can be easily installed on and disassembled from a place.

Abstract: A system for biasing or encouraging a sheet of material to gather in one direction when one edge of the sheet of material is moved toward an opposite edge of the sheet of material is provided. A plurality of strips of material may extend along a face of the sheet of material and may be laminated to the face of the sheet of material. The plurality of strips of material may overlap each other and may define stiffened regions extending along the overlapped interface between the plurality of strips of material. When the covering is moved from an extended position to a retracted position, the sheet of material may gather in loops of material that may have apexes defined at or adjacent the overlapped interfaces of the plurality of strips of material.

Abstract: A window covering includes a first rail and a plurality tiltable slats. The slats can be connected to a slat tilt control mechanism positioned within the first rail. The slat tilt control mechanism can be configured to tilt the slats to a tilted position (e.g. a closed position, or orientation) during the lifting or lowering of the window covering. The slat tilt control mechanism can also be configured to tilt the slats from a tilted position to an open position, or horizontal orientation, during the lifting or lowering of the window covering material.

Abstract: In one aspect, a lift station configured for use with a covering for an architectural structure includes a housing and one or more lift spools disposed within a spool cavity defined by the housing. Additionally, the lift station also includes first and second outriggers extending outwardly from opposed sides of the housing of the lift station. The first outrigger is configured to define a first cord guide surface for guiding a front lift cord between a front side of the covering and the spool cavity of the housing. Similarly, the second outrigger is configured to define a second cord guide surface for guiding a rear lift cord between a rear side of the covering and the spool cavity of the housing.

Abstract: A battery-powered window treatment, such as a roller shade, may include a battery compartment that provides access to batteries while the window treatment is assembled and mounted to a structure. The battery compartment may be pivotally supported by a housing of the window treatment, and operable between opened and closed positions. The batteries may be concealed when the battery compartment is closed, and may be accessible when the battery compartment is open. The battery compartment may be operated opened and closed while a shade of the window treatment is at any position, such that removal of the batteries does not result in the loss of tracking information for the shade. The window treatment may include a fascia that is operably connected to the battery compartment, such that when the battery compartment is opened, the fascia does not obstruct access to the batteries, and does not interfere with the shade.

Abstract: An end bracket for a roller blind, the end bracket including a bracket member adapted for mounting to a surface, the bracket member having an interior face and a roller tube mounting portion for supporting an end of a roller tube of the roller blind. The end bracket also including one or more flexibly resilient retaining members mounted to the bracket member, the one or more retaining members bearing against, and applying a biasing force to, the end of the roller tube when the end is supported by the bracket member, thereby hindering relative movement between the end of the roller tube and the bracket member when the end is supported by the bracket member. This helps to prevent an unintentional disengagement of the end of the roller tube from the bracket member.

Abstract: An adjustable end bracket for a roller blind, the end bracket including a bracket base configured for mounting to a structure, a mounting plate configured to support an end of a roller tube of the roller blind, the mounting plate slidably received on the bracket base and an adjustment mechanism to slidably alter the position of the mounting plate relative to the bracket base. The bracket further includes a first visual indicator on the mounting plate and a second visual indicator on the bracket base, the first and second visual indicators each comprising one or more index markings on the respective bracket base and the mounting plate, wherein the alignment or misalignment of the index markings signifies the position of the mounting plate relative to the bracket base and the degree of alteration of the relative position upon activation of the adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A flexible sunscreen is provided intended for use in a sunshade assembly of the type comprising a flexible sunscreen having a central part and two opposed inwardly folded longitudinal edges connected to the central part by means of folding lines, and two opposed longitudinal guides for receiving therein and guiding corresponding ones of the inwardly folded longitudinal edges of the flexible sunscreen, which guides are provided with locking members for engaging an outer end of the inwardly folded longitudinal edges for preventing these edges from moving out of the longitudinal guides. The central part of the flexible sunscreen mainly is manufactured from a first material with a first stiffness wherein of the inwardly folded longitudinal edges and of the parts of the central part adjacent the edges at least part is made of a second material with a second higher stiffness.

Abstract: A method of selecting one or more springs for a roller blind is provided. The method may include determining one or more parameters of the blind, determining a torque curve of the blind based on the one or more parameters of the blind, and selecting one or more springs having a wire diameter and a spring diameter. The method may further include determining a length of the one or more springs based on the torque curve, the wire diameter of the one or more springs, and the spring diameter of the one or more springs to ensure the blind operates with a constant operating force.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a lifting type push-pull positioning curtain which can realize the self-locked positioning of the curtain body without the exposed drawstring and can adjust the unfolding length of the curtain body infinitely. A lifting type push-pull positioning curtain, comprises a curtain body, a mounting box and a push-pull positioning device. The push-pull positioning device comprises an active reel, a transmission wheel set and a slave reel. The transmission wheel set comprises a driving wheel and a driven wheel, the driven wheel receive a scroll spring therein, the head end of the scroll spring is connected to the driving wheel; the active reel and the slave reel are wound with a thread rope therein respectively, and one end of the thread rope is fixed to the reel and the other end thereof is fixed to the bottom of the curtain.

Abstract: A motorized shade assembly is provided having a discontinuous web extending between two rollers, one of which is motorized and the other is tensioned or biased toward rotation away from the other roller. The roller motor can be mounted inside of one of the rollers, and the tensioning device, such as a torsion spring, can be mounted inside of the other roller. The web includes a shade portion and a strap portion, with a rigid draw bar at the junction of those portions. Rotation of the rollers causes the strap portion to wrap over one of the rollers as the shade portion unwraps from the other roller. The shade assembly can be positioned between an inclined or curved vehicle window and an interior shroud for the window, such as found with a cab-over window of a Class B motorhome. The draw bar and fasteners connecting the strap to the draw bar facilitate movement of the shade when in contact with the shroud.