Abstract: A lock having an alarm function for a two-wheeler comprises a lock body and a securing hoop movable relative to the lock body between a securing position for securing the two-wheeler and an open position for releasing the two-wheeler. The lock body has a locking mechanism to selectively lock the securing hoop to the lock body in the securing position, and further comprises an alarm device for outputting an alarm signal. The locking mechanism can selectively be moved into an unlocked position, a locked position, or an alarm activation position, with the securing hoop being released for a movement into the open position in the unlocked position, with the securing hoop located in the securing position being locked at the lock body in the locked position, and with the alarm device being activated or being able to be activated by moving the locking mechanism into the alarm activation position.

Abstract: A sliding panel deadbolt lock assembly that is associated with a sliding panel that transitions between an open position and a closed position relative to a stationary panel that is coupled to the sliding panel. A sliding panel lock assembly includes a pin that transitions between an engaged position and a retracted position. A first magnetic field sensing device is positioned at the retracted position of the pin when the pin is in the retracted position to enable the sliding panel to transition from the closed position. The first magnetic field sensing device detects a magnetic field generated by a first magnetic field generating device positioned on the pin. The first magnetic field sensing device positioned at the retracted position of the pin is aligned with the first magnetic field generating device positioned on the pin when the pin is in the retracted position.

Abstract: The lock includes an actuator (130), a generator (160), an engagement mechanism (114) to convey mechanical insertion power to the electric generator (160), and an electronic circuit (120), powered by the electric power (310), to read encrypted data (312) from a memory (102) embedded into the key (100), and, if the encrypted data (312) matches a predetermined criterion, to operate the actuator (130), with the electric power (310), to set (314) the actuator (130) to the unlocked position (300). The engagement mechanism (114) is also configured to engage with an extraction (400) of the key (100) and convey mechanical extraction power to the electric generator (160), and the electronic circuit, powered by the electric power (600), is also configured to operate the actuator (130), with the electric power (600), to reset (602) the actuator (130) to the locked position (140).

Abstract: A switch device includes a moving unit, a manual unit, a plurality of securing members and an actuating mechanism. The moving unit includes a ring gear, first and second sliding members, and a first connecting member. The first and second sliding members are slidable relative to the ring gear and respectively in mutually perpendicular directions. The securing members extend through the first connecting member and the first sliding member into the manual unit for securing the first sliding member between the first connecting member and the manual unit. The actuating mechanism is co-movably connected to the second sliding member and is adapted for actuating operation of a lock mechanism.

Abstract: A magnetic anti-theft device, includes: a control circuit, in connection with a plurality of magnetic sensors and a control unit; the plurality of magnetic sensors, allowing different magnetic induction strengths to be preset; and a unlock piece, configured with a plurality of magnetic elements corresponding to the magnetic induction strengths of the plurality of magnetic sensors, whereby, when the correct unlock piece is placed on the magnetic sensors, the plurality of magnetic sensors will induct correct magnetic forces, the control unit is driven to release a monitoring state after interpretation of the control circuit; if the induction is incorrect, the control unit is driven to form a warning action after the interpretation of the control circuit so as to achieve an anti-theft effect and increase safety effectively probably because the magnetic force of the magnetic element of the unlock piece is too small or too large.

Abstract: A high security electromechanical lock has a lock assembly configured to extend or retract a locking member. The lock assembly includes a first microcontroller communicatively coupled to an electronic storage memory. An electronic key input assembly is electrically and mechanically coupled to the lock assembly. The electronic key input assembly includes an electronic dial ring base having a base plate and a communications hub circuit. The base plate has a side wall. The communications hub circuit has a plurality of communications ports arranged around a periphery of the base plate that are accessible through the side wall. Each of the plurality of communications ports is configured to communicate with a respective peripheral electronic device of a plurality of peripheral electronic devices. The base plate is configured to mechanically removably mount each of the plurality of peripheral electronic devices around the periphery of the side wall of the base plate.

Abstract: An interchangeable electronic lock mechanism provides selective access to a motor controlled latching system including a motorized pin to lock and unlock a knob assembly. The lock mechanism may be used to replace key operated locking cores, on the exterior of a storage unit, with a plug and optional adapter inserted into a remaining shell housing, and a driver to control access to a storage unit. Manual rotation of the knob activates the drive assembly to control access to the storage unit. An optional break away security feature in the knob inhibits unauthorized unlatching of the lock. When the lock is unlatched, the knob rotates the drive assembly including the plug and adapter within the shell housing, and in turn, activates the driver to operate the lock assembly in the storage unit. An optional modular chassis assembly includes a removable array of components for testing, maintenance and repair.

Abstract: A vehicle latch assembly includes a plurality of levers for transferring actuation forces to open and close the vehicle latch assembly, at least one of the plurality of levers formed of at least one polymer, wherein the plurality of levers includes a child lock engage lever. Also included is an actuator housing assembly including a water deflector enclosing a connection between an actuator housing and a cover, the vehicle latch assembly reducing sound, reducing release effort, and reducing water intrusion.

Abstract: A door latch assembly includes an actuator housing, a first post, a first sector gear, a first inner release lever, a first spring, a child link, and a first motor assembly. The actuator housing has a housing floor and a side wall extending therefrom. The first sector gear has a first head defining a first set of teeth and a first arm extending from the first head. The first spring has a first spring first arm and a first spring second arm. The child link is pivotally mounted for rotation about a second post of the first inner release lever. The first motor assembly is arranged to pivot the first sector gear about the first post, such that the child link pivots about the second post between a first child link position and a second child link position.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a closure of a vehicle includes a force-based sensor disposed beneath an uninterrupted class-A surface and responsive to a force applied thereto. The handle assembly includes a handle ECU, configured to monitor the force-based sensor and to communicate with an electronic latch controller. A super-capacitor is disposed on a PCB within the handle assembly for providing electrical power to the handle ECU and the force-based sensor. The handle ECU includes one or more feedback devices such as LED lights, acoustic, and haptic devices to provide information about the status of the closure and the electronic latch system. The handle assembly is also configured to provide different responses to two or more different levels of force applied to the force-based sensor. An output interface in the handle assembly provides wired and wireless backup communications to the electronic latch controller.

Abstract: Disclosed is a security lock for cargo compartment of a trailer. This solution is targeted to hermetically closeable cargo compartments (e.g., refrigerated cargo compartments) and includes at least one electromechanical lock mounted on the exterior side of the door. This locking solution is applicable to a number of cargo compartment doors produced by trailer companies, and with no substantial modifications in the original construction of the door due to the lock mounting. The lock provides several options of locking/unlocking, at least, by mechanical key, and continuous monitoring and locking/unlocking remotely from the central office with the use GPS and communication services (Internet/GSM/GPRS/satellite). The variety of mounting and locking options allows to adapt this solution and to protect the cargo from unauthorized access, on different trailers and logistics processes, for the entire trip of the cargo from the source to the destination.

Abstract: A roof support system includes a support member configured to be mounted between a roof panel and a frame of an enclosure. The support member is movable to an extended position that supports the roof panel in an open position. A cam lock mechanism is operatively connected to the support member for releasably locking the support member in the extended position. In the extended position, a pin of the support member is received within a slot of the cam lock mechanism such that engagement of the pin with a closed end of the slot prevents the support member from moving from the extended position toward a retracted position. The cam lock mechanism includes a cam configured to rotate to a locking position that at least partially blocks an open end of the slot such that the pin of the support member is prevented from backing out of the slot.

Abstract: The apparatus is a removable security flat bar that ties the entry door to the door frame support behind the wall coverings. Most dead bolts and latches only go through the door jacket not into support members. Two lag bolts are screwed into the door frame supports through the wall on the latch side, the top bolt being same height of the top of the door knob base the other bolt 1 inch down, leaving the heads of the bolts out far enough for the flat bar to slide freely. The apparatus has two notches one the size of the lag bolts the other large enough to slide over the base of a standard door knob. The apparatus come with a spacer block to be installed on the flat bar to make up the difference for the door trim. It comes with its own knob for easy removal and installing of apparatus.

Abstract: An exemplary damper module is configured for use with a latchbolt assembly, and generally includes a mounting bracket, a first slowing mechanism, and a second slowing mechanism. The latchbolt assembly generally includes a drive member, a latchbolt, and a retractor connected between the drive member and the latchbolt. Each of the slowing mechanisms is independently operable to slow the extension speed of the latchbolt. The first slowing mechanism includes a rack gear and a rotary damper including a pinion gear. The rack gear is configured to be mounted to the drive member, and the rotary damper is mounted to the mounting bracket. The second slowing mechanism includes a slowing arm and a biasing member engaged with the slowing arm. The slowing arm is movably mounted to the mounting bracket and is configured to engage the retractor.

Abstract: Provided is a hinge for a rotating part, comprising a first cam (1), a second cam (1), a fixed cam (2), a slide cam (4) and a spring (6). A mobile terminal to which the hinge is applied is also provided. The hinge structure is simple and easy to assemble, and a third rotating body can be connected besides two relatively rotatable bodies. A second rotating body and the third rotating body can be independently rotated and linked as required according to a designed rotating program, and a self-locking of the hinge can be realized. The hinge is applicable for connection of various rotors having three rotating bodies, and is especially applicable for a connecting bracket, a keyboard and a screen in a mobile terminal, and is convenient for opening and closing, providing stable support when the mobile terminal is in an open working angle range.

Abstract: A telescoping door system includes a header that spans across a doorway. A trailing jamb and a lead jamb disposed a clear opening distance from the trailing jamb defines a clear opening of the doorway. A sidelite panel is coupled to the trailing jamb by at least one swing clear hinge; the swing clear hinge comprises a fixed gear portion intermeshed with a revolving gear portion. A slow slide panel and a fast slide panel move linearly within the header. The slow and fast slide panels are configured to create a first-sized opening when positioned in the header. The sidelite panel, the slow slide panel, and the fast slide panel are configured to pivot out of the header in a breakout position such that a trailing rail of the sidelite panel is disposed at least partially outside the clear opening and in front of the trailing jamb.

Abstract: An object is to provide a hinge which can attach a supporting part for supporting rotatably a holder part easily to the holder part holding the door. A hinge comprises a holder part for holding a door (front-side body receiving a left-and-right adjustment segment and back-side body), a supporting part for supporting rotatably the holder part (resin bush inserted in a rotation shaft), and a connection part (resin catcher) for connecting the holder part to the supporting part, and the resin catcher comprises an attachment part (recesses) for attaching to the holder part and a pawl for gripping elastically the supporting part.

Abstract: A gate hinge for a preferably wooden post which includes an L-shaped rod threaded on one leg with a metal strap rigidly connected to the threaded leg at about one and one half inches from the elbow of the rod on the threaded leg. The metal strap extends six or so inches form each side of the L-shaped rod with two or more holes near each end of the strap. The L-shaped rod is threaded into the post until the metal strap contacts the post. Then each leg of the metal bracket is bent around the post and screws or lag bolts are threaded through the holes and into the post to help secure the hinge to the post and to provide added support for the gate.

Abstract: An item of furniture includes a first furniture part, a second furniture part, and at least two furniture hinges for pivotally connecting the first furniture part and the second furniture part. The furniture hinges are spaced from each other along a longitudinal direction of the furniture parts, and a gap is formed between the first furniture part and the second furniture part. A cover portion extends at least between the first furniture hinge and the second furniture hinge so that the gap can be at least partially covered. The first furniture part and the second furniture part can be moved by the at least two furniture hinges into a position in which the first furniture part and the second furniture part are aligned substantially coplanar relative to one another. The cover portion, in the coplanar position, is substantially fully covered by the first furniture part and/or the second furniture part.

Abstract: A multi-part frame (10) for a sliding roof of a vehicle or a tilt-and-slide roof of a vehicle for guiding and holding a movable cover element allocated to a corresponding roof opening is specified, with a support component (12) formed as a plastic injection-moulded part, in which open cable channels (24) are moulded, in order to guide drive cables for moving the cover element, which are in drive engagement with a drive device, displaceably in a compression-resistant manner, wherein the cable channels (24) are configured such that they can be closed by at least one cover (14) likewise formed as a plastic injection-moulded part and fastenable to the support component (12), and wherein the fastening of the cover (14) to the support component (12) is configured such that an installation direction during fastening of the cover (14) to the support component (12) runs in the horizontal direction. Furthermore, a method for installing a multi-part frame (10) is specified.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for covering a luggage compartment having two lateral supports each provided with a guide rail, a stationary panel with a horizontal upper face, a flap mounted to slide on the rails and be movable relative to the supports, the flap comprising a second upper face. The flap is movable between covering the compartment and a position for accessing the compartment in which the flap is moved to allow free access to the compartment. The flap being mounted so that the second face keeps its attitude during the transition from one position to the other. The flap in access position is raised and moved forward to cover the panel.

Abstract: A device for repairing and reinforcing a pivot pin support of a door panel. The device has bracket and a tubular post extending upwardly from a surface of the bracket. The bracket has a through-hole and the tubular post has a bore concentric with the through-hole.

Abstract: A door system includes a header having a guide rail that has a central portion having a notch. A panel hanger is slidably coupled to the header. A door panel has a handle end portion releasably coupled to the panel hanger and a pivot end portion pivotably coupled to the panel hanger. The panel hanger and the door panel slide in unison between a closed position and a fully open position along a longitudinal plane. An interlock plate is positioned to extend upwardly from the door panel, and has a downwardly extending guide slot that slidably receives the guide rail of the header. When the door panel is in the fully open position, the interlock plate is aligned with the notch of the guide rail of the header in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal plane to facilitate a pivoting of the door panel away from the longitudinal plane.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and devices for controlling the closing of a door. A head unit is to be installed in a doorjamb, comprising a chamber filled at least in part with a shear thickening fluid. A piston is connected to a cap and configured to exert pressure against the shear thickening fluid in response to a force applied to the cap. The systems and devices provide an adjustable design that resists door slamming and aggressive closure, serving as a safety device as well as noise, damage and pet control around doors (preventing closure if desired). An install kit provides exact location, depth control and guide to place over the head unit to tap it into place with a hammer.

Abstract: A vehicle door system includes a vehicle door and electrically-powered linear and rotary actuators. The vehicle door system also includes a pinch sensor. Upon receiving an open door command, a controller actuates the linear actuator and then actuates the rotary actuator to open the door. The controller also actuates the linear actuator to prevent closing of the door if the pinch-sensor detects an object in a door opening. The controller actuates the rotary actuator to close the door upon receiving a close door command.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door operator and a method performed in a door operator (1) for moving at least one door leaf (5) between a closed and an open position, comprising a drive unit (2), a control unit (3) and an supervise unit (4), wherein the drive unit (2) is adapted to be connected to and to move the at least one door leaf (5) between the open and closed position, the control unit (3) is connected to the drive unit (2) and arranged to control the movement of the drive unit (2), the supervise unit (4) comprise one or more sensors (6-1, 6-2, . . . , 6-m) configured to provide sensor data associated with the operation of the door operator (1) and/or the at least one door leaf (5); a status management unit (12) configured to: receive the sensor data from the one or more sensors (6-1, 6-2, . . .

Abstract: Modular doors are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a door frame for insertion into a door opening of a support structure. The door frame includes a first side member to be parallel with a plane of the door opening when the door frame is inserted into the door opening, and a second side member angled from the first side member at a bend. The second side member has a first side to face the support structure when the door frame is inserted into the door opening. The second side member has a second side opposite the first side to face the door opening when the door frame is inserted into the door opening.

Abstract: A window insulation apparatus includes a cylindrical core having opposite top and bottom ends. A plastic sheet has opposite top and bottom ends and is pleated along parallel fold lines that extend parallel to the top end of the sheet to form a folded sheet. Adhesive is applied adjacent the top end of the sheet. The folded sheet is wound around the cylindrical core so that the top end of the folded sheet is near the top end of the cylindrical core. A housing receives the core and the sheet wound on the core. The housing includes an elongate opening from which the sheet can be unwound. A cutting assembly is mounted to the housing substantially adjacent the elongate opening and can be moved parallel to the opening for cutting the sheet that has been dispensed from the opening.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a vertical sliding window as a closure for an opening in an exterior wall of a building, wherein for opening, at least one window pane of the sliding window may be lowered downwardly, in particular into a flat chamber within a box. The sliding window may be provided as a finished module, with the option of integrating insulation and/or designing the facade; it is also possible to integrate a roller shutter box, in particular also in heat-insulated form. The area of application for such a sliding window component ranges from single-family dwellings to high-rise buildings of any conceivable height.

Abstract: A pocket door frame that is foldable for easier transport and takes up less space to store. The pocket door includes upper portions and lower portions that are horizontally orientated in use and that can be adjusted in width to allow the single pocket door frame to be used for several different pocket door widths. In a preferred embodiment, the various parts that comprise the pocket door frame and attachable upright members are constructed from a galvanized steel material having an anticorrosion coating to eliminate problems often experienced with wooden pocket door frames.

Abstract: A guide pin support system may include: a first support plate; a second support plate pivotally attached to the first support plate; a first guide pin supported by the first support plate; a second guide pin supported by the second support plate and the second guide pin pivotable with respect to the first guide pin.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. Holes, invisible to the naked eye, may be formed in the polymer. Those holes may be sized, shaped, and arranged to promote summertime solar energy reflection and wintertime solar energy transmission. The conductor may be transparent or opaque. When the conductor is reflective, overcoat layers may be provided to help reduce internal reflection. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. Holes, invisible to the naked eye, may be formed in the polymer. Those holes may be sized, shaped, and arranged to promote summertime solar energy reflection and wintertime solar energy transmission. The conductor may be transparent or opaque. When the conductor is reflective, overcoat layers may be provided to help reduce internal reflection. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. Holes, invisible to the naked eye, may be formed in the polymer. Those holes may be sized, shaped, and arranged to promote summertime solar energy reflection and wintertime solar energy transmission. The conductor may be transparent or opaque. When the conductor is reflective, overcoat layers may be provided to help reduce internal reflection. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. The conductor may be transparent or opaque. When the conductor is reflective, overcoat layers may be provided to help reduce internal reflection. The shutter's conductor may have a modified surface, e.g., to promote diffuse reflection, reduce total internal reflection, etc. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. When the conductor is reflective, overcoat layers may be provided to help reduce internal reflection. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances. The polymer may be surface modified, e.g., to promote diffuse reflection, total internal reflection, etc.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. Holes, invisible to the naked eye, may be formed in the polymer. When the conductor is reflective, overcoat layers may be provided to help reduce internal reflection. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances. The shade, when extended, may be used as a solar collector in some instances.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. Holes, invisible to the naked eye, may be formed in the polymer. Those holes may be sized, shaped, and arranged to promote summertime solar energy reflection and wintertime solar energy transmission. The conductor may be transparent or opaque. When the conductor is reflective, overcoat layers may be provided to help reduce internal reflection. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances.

Abstract: A security panel framing system having a base frame; a base plate under a base frame bottom side, the base plate having a stopper; a hollow inner channel defined by the base frame; a wedge having a wedge top side, and a wedge bottom side; a wedge wall extending between the wedge top side and the wedge bottom side; a reinforced end at the wedge bottom side; wherein the reinforced end and a bottom wedge lip are configured to be held in place by the stopper; a cap configured to be associated with the wedge; and wherein the wedge is configured to sit at a base plate front side leaving a gap between the wedge back side and the base frame, the gap being configured to receive a security panel, such that the security panel is snugly encased by the base frame and the wedge.

Abstract: A fire door clearance system is disclosed that includes a non-flammable material that is fastened at a first portion thereof on an inner side thereof to any of a door and door frame, and an intumescent material applied to the inner side of the non-flammable material at a second portion thereof.

Abstract: A temporary water barrier for residential and commercial doors. The temporary water barrier is an inflatable bladder that is configured to be installed in a doorway and inflated to create a barrier to water within the jam of the door or opening beneath the door. The elongate bladder has sealed ends, an inflation valve to communicate an inflation fluid to an interior of the bladder. A resilient seal may be provided along one or more of a top surface and a bottom surface of the bladder. A notch may be defined in the bladder with the notch dimensioned to fit around a hinge supporting the door in the doorway.

Abstract: A collapsible gate may provide a temporary barrier to prevent movement between rooms, or to prevent access to a staircase, in a home or commercial building. The collapsible gate may be secured to framing material within a wall and adapted for storage within a wall cavity, such as a pocket door frame, when not in use. The collapsible gate may be vertically retractable and adapted to fit between two framing studs to stow within a wall cavity and out of sight. The collapsible gate may include a counterbalance to maintain the gate within the wall cavity when the gate is in the fully open position, and to assist in opening the gate when the gate is lifted from a closed position.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting an architectural-structure covering to an architectural structure, in particular a movable structure is disclosed. In use, the mounting assembly is used in combination with the architectural-structure covering so that the architectural-structure covering can be movable between a retracted position and an extended position. All the while, the mounting assembly constrains movement of the covering portion of the architectural-structure covering so that, for example, in use, when the mounting assembly is mounted to a movable structure, the covering is prevented from moving relative to (e.g., away from) the architectural structure when the movable structure is opened and closed.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances. Material selection and/or processing helps improve coil strength.

Abstract: A pet door having a casing and a door assembly contained within the casing, the door assembly having a plurality of rotatably interlocking segments such that the door assembly is rigid in a direction along an axis of rotation of the interlocking segments and flexible along a second axis perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the interlocking segments, and a plurality of end caps for preventing horizontal sliding of individual interlocking segments, the end caps having a first surface which engages the end of the interlocking segments and a recess surface spaced away from the end of the interlocking segment to allow free rotation of the interlocking segment not engaging the first surface of the end cap. The pet door further includes a magnet positioned in the end caps which are aligned with a corresponding magnet positioned along the sides of the casing member to individually position the interlocking segments in the casing.

Abstract: A ladder knee rest comprising a padded frame with top and bottom lateral arms separated by a central support column. The frame can be hung in front of a ladder with a positioning strap, and the length of the positioning strap can be adjusted to move the frame vertically up or down the ladder. Securing straps extending from the lateral arms can be connected behind the ladder and tightened to prevent side-to-side movement. A user's knees can be placed between the padded top and bottom lateral arms to reduce pain and/or discomfort in the user's legs while the user works on the ladder.

Abstract: A ladder with bracing is provided. In one embodiment, the ladder may include a first rail assembly comprising a pair of inner rails and a pair of outer rails, the pair of inner rails being slidably disposed in a upper portion of pair of outer rails, wherein a rear surface of each of the pair of outer rails lies in a common plane. A first plurality of rungs may be coupled between the pair of inner rails, and a second plurality of rungs coupled between the pair of outer rails. A brace may extend between and be coupled to the pair of outer rails, wherein the brace includes a first ramped surface, the first ramped surface having a first portion spaced away from the common plane, a second portion immediately adjacent the common plane, and a transition portion extending between the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: A bi-mill mills an opening through a wellbore casing in a preplanned lateral drilling path in departure from the wellbore axis and through the wellbore casing or rock formation and in the direction of the drilling path. The bi-mill provides increase debris removal and cutting surfaces and includes an assembly having a lead mill and a follow mill and attaches to the wellbore whipstock. The lead mill further includes fluid passageways leading from the lead mill and exiting the nose of the lead mill. Debris removal channels channel milled debris away from the lead mill and in the direction of the follow mill form in a helical configuration for guiding debris milled by lead mill inserts along the debris removal channels. The lead mill and follow mill continue milling through the wellbore casing and into the underground rock formation a distance sufficient to initiate the preplanned drilling path.

Abstract: A directional drilling device for drilling a wellbore having a wall, the device including an outer housing, a driveshaft located at least partially within and selectively rotatable with respect to the outer housing. The device also includes extendable members oveable to extend radially outwardly from the outer housing and so as to apply a force onto the wellbore wall and move the device off-center in the wellbore in a direction. The device further includes a hydraulic actuation system operable to control hydraulic fluid to extend and retract of the extendable members. The rotational orientation of the extendable members is controllable by rotation of the outer housing by the driveshaft and the rotational orientation of the extendable members and the outer housing and thus the direction may be maintained by extension of the extendable members into contact with the borehole to restrain the outer housing from rotating.

Abstract: A drill bit, drill bit assembly and related methods of manufacture as disclosed involve a head portion having a circumference and a face surface, and a shank portion extending longitudinally from a side of the head portion opposite to the face surface. A central flushing channel extends longitudinally through the shank portion and a distance within the head portion, and a lateral flushing channel extends from the central flushing channel to the circumference of the head portion. A first portion of the lateral flushing channel is inclined, in a flushing fluid flowing direction, towards the face surface with respect to said second portion, and correspondingly, a second portion is inclined, in a flushing fluid flowing direction, towards the shank portion.