Abstract: A rotatable chain stopper includes a base, an actuator operatively coupled to the base, and a pair of latches pivotably coupled to the base. The orientation of the base and position of the latches are responsive to extension of the actuator. The rotatable chain stopper may be used as a portion of chain jack assembly, such as on an offshore vessel. The rotatable chain stopper may used in a method of pulling-in, paying-out, and positioning of an anchor chain, such as for mooring an offshore vessel.

Abstract: A device is proposed for attaching a coupling device to a free-floating object, for example free-floating articles or free-floating persons. The device has: at least one first connection end, which can be connected to a load-receiving end of a lifting device; a coupling device for attachment to a free-floating object; a load-receiving connection between the first connection end and the coupling device; and a guiding device, which is separate from the load-receiving connection, connects the first connection end to the coupling device and is designed to guide the coupling device relative to the first connection end.

Abstract: A jump seat assembly is provided having a seating panel which is cushioned on one side and provides a hard surface on the other side. The panel is configured so that it is supported by a seating surface support and the panel can be reversed to provide a cushioned seating surface and in the alternative, a hard surface to allow a person to stand on the panel. A backrest is provided for when the cushioned surface is facing upward to allow the jump seat to function as a seat. The backrest can be pivoted away.

Abstract: Structural arrangement for a water ski or underwater ski comprising essential mechanisms for significantly improving the user experience in underwater wake bodyboarding. The ski is characterized by the addition of novel and different attachable items that enable the ski to be used without a powered vehicle. The ski is also characterized in that it has various different items that can be attached to the cowling to improve the performance and comfort of the equipment, combined with a personalized steering system and an essential safety system, providing a model that is unique on the underwater ski/water ski market.

Abstract: Connector systems for, for example, polymeric solid foam products and products using such systems are disclosed. The connector systems may comprise a pair of hollow coupling members embedded in adjacent foam bodies, such as sections of a surfboard or paddleboard. When axially aligned, the coupling members may be connected together by a connector member that extends into each coupling member. The coupling members have internal projections. The connector member has bent connector channels along which the projections can travel when the connector member is rotated about its axis and in so doing the foam bodies may be connected together or disconnected.

Abstract: Hydraulic manifold assemblies for wakeboats are provided. The assemblies can include: a chamber configured as a hydraulic fluid source; at least one conduit in selective fluid communication with the chamber; at least one valve operatively aligned with the at least one conduit; and processing circuitry operatively coupled to the at least one valve. Wakeboats are also provided that can include: an engine; a hydraulic pump powered by the engine; and a hydraulic manifold assembly in fluid communication with the hydraulic pump. Methods for distributing hydraulic fluid aboard a wakeboat are provided. The methods can include controlling at least one valve to provide hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic pump to one or more hydraulic components.

Abstract: A trim system for a watercraft has a nozzle pivotable about a trim axis, a trim actuator operatively connected to the nozzle, at least one sensor for sensing at least one operating condition of the watercraft, a control unit electronically connected to the at least one sensor for receiving a sensor input signal indicative of the at least one operating condition. In a first trim control mode, the control unit controls the trim actuator to pivot the nozzle about the trim axis within a first range of trim angles. In a second trim control mode, the control unit controls the trim actuator to pivot the nozzle about the trim axis within a second range of trim angles. The first range of trim angles is greater than the second range of trim angles. A watercraft having a trim system and a method of controlling the trim are also disclosed.

Abstract: A self-inflating personal flotation device (“SIPFD”) configured to be worn by a wearer and aid the wearer automatically. The SIPFD may communicate with a global communication network and pressurized gas cartridge assembly based on a triggering event. The SIPFD may have a wearable data transmitter of a heartbeat device; a water depth device; and a geolocation device. The SIPFD may have a neck inflation device and a torso inflation device both connected to the pressurized gas cartridge assembly to enable the pressurized gas cartridge to inflate the neck and torso inflation devices when prompted. The prompt may be automatic or on request and be performed using an actuator mechanically communicating with the pressurized gas cartridge assembly to: (i) inflate the neck and torso inflation devices; and (ii) deflate the neck and torso inflation devices associated with a wearer.

Abstract: A propeller assembly is provided for mounting on a rotatable propeller shaft of a watercraft. The propeller assembly includes a hub structure having a plurality of circumferentially spaced blades projecting therefrom and an inner surface defining a passage. An adaptor is receivable in the passage of the hub structure. The adaptor a plurality of key pairs extending along the outer surface thereof the adaptor which define slots for receiving inserts therein. An inner portion of the first side of each insert forms mating relationship with first portion of the first sidewall of a first key of a corresponding key pair and an inner portion of the second side of the insert forms a mating relationship with the first portion of the second sidewall of a second key of the corresponding key pair with the insert received in the corresponding slot.

Abstract: A harness system includes a spreader bar having first and second elongate end portions at its respective ends. A curved support member is interconnected to the spreader bar by way of a plurality of straps. The straps include first and second adjustment straps connected to the first elongate end portion and to the curved support member. The first and second adjustment straps are arranged at a non-parallel angle to one another. Fixed straps may be located on a side opposite the adjustment straps. The arrangement and configuration of the spreader bar, curved support member, and adjustment straps provides an improved adjustable harness.

Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a trolling motor including an electric motor having a propeller coupled thereto, a shaft configured for coupling the electric motor to a watercraft. The shaft is configured to rotate relative to the watercraft and the shaft defines an internal passage. The trolling motor also includes a housing that encapsulates the motor, a removable nosecone operably coupled to the housing opposite the propeller and configured to encapsulate at least one marine device. One or more mechanical connection features are provided to enable removable connection of the nosecone to the remainder of the trolling motor housing. One or more electrical connection features are provided to enable electrical connection of the at least one marine device through the trolling motor housing.

Abstract: A maritime drift control system comprising a vessel movement detection unit, for detecting an actual vessel speed and direction, and a vessel movement control unit with a drift controller for controlling operation of at least one propulsion device of a vessel. The maritime drift control system comprises a drift error generator for generating drift error signals depending on a predetermined speed limit and the actual vessel speed. The drift error generator is connected to the drift controller to transmit the drift error signals to the drift controller. The drift controller uses the drift error signals to compute and transmit propulsion command signals to the at least one propulsion device in order to reduce speed and alter the direction of the vessel to target values. The invention comprises further a maritime vessel with a corresponding maritime drift control system.

Abstract: A method to detect a failure of a sensor or system in an aircraft, wherein the aircraft includes a wing including a fixed wing and a wing tip device pivotably mounted to the fixed wing, a sensor system, and a control unit including a system behavior model which models a target vale of an operation parameter of the wing, wherein the method includes: detecting a value of an operation parameter by the sensor system; comparing the detected value of the operation parameter to a corresponding target value of the operation parameter obtained from the system behavior model, and declaring a sensor failure or a system failure in response to determining a predefined deviation of the detected value from the corresponding target value of the operation parameter, detecting a sensor failure or a system failure.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a position of a feedback ring of a propeller of an aircraft engine are provided. The feedback ring is coupled to the propeller to rotate with the propeller and to be displaced along a longitudinal axis with adjustment of a blade angle. An engagement member is configured to engage the feedback ring and to be displaced along a longitudinal direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis with displacement of the feedback ring. A sensor comprises a first member coupled to the engine and a second member coupled to the engagement member. The second member is moveable relative to the first member along the longitudinal direction as the engagement member is displaced. The sensor generates a signal indicative of a longitudinal position of the second member relative to the first member. A controller determines an axial position of the feedback ring from the sensor signal.

Abstract: A system and method for feathering an aircraft propeller are provided. The aircraft propeller is coupled to an actuator for setting a blade pitch of the propeller. The blade pitch is controlled by modulating a supply of hydraulic fluid to the actuator. At least one feather solenoid is provided that comprises a first solenoid coil, a second solenoid coil, and a solenoid valve coupled to the actuator and to the first and the second solenoid coil. At least one controller is configured to selectively energize and de-energize the first and the second solenoid coil. The solenoid valve is configured to be activated when the first solenoid coil and the second solenoid coil are de-energized and to, when activated, modulate the supply of hydraulic fluid to the actuator for adjusting the blade pitch of the propeller towards a feather position.

Abstract: A backup actuation control unit for controlling an actuator dedicated to a given surface. The backup actuation control unit comprises a processing unit operatively connected to one of a flight control computer and a backup flight control computer, to an actuator used for actuating a given surface and to at least one primary actuation control unit, each of the at least one primary actuation control unit for controlling a corresponding actuator used for actuating the given surface, wherein the processing unit receives a surface position command signal from one of the flight control computer and the backup flight control computer and an actuator position signal received from the actuator and provides a corresponding command signal to the actuator if an engagement signal is received from the flight control computer or the backup flight control computer and from the at least one primary actuation control unit.

Abstract: A ballast bag that is durable and prevents exposure to FOD is provided. The ballast bag includes a bag body with a first end and a second end, a first side and a second side, and a front side and a rear side. A first strap is connected to the front side forming a loop defined by two parallel lines along the front side of the bag and a handle extending past each end of the bag. A second strap is connected to the rear side forming a loop defined by two parallel lines along the rear side of the bag and a handle extending past each end of the bag. The handles of the straps are the same size to form a double handle on each end of the bag. The first and second strap each have an inner and outer band of embedded non-slip material.

Abstract: An aircraft (1) having a wing (3) and a wing tip device (4) at the tip of the wing (3), wherein the wing tip device (4) includes a rib (16) positioned in a span wise region (C) of the wing tip device (4) in which transonic flow occurs when the aircraft (1) is in flight. A method of designing an aircraft (1) including predicting where transonic flow occurs on the wing tip device (4) when the aircraft (1) is in flight, and designing the wing tip device (4) with a rib (16) positioned in the span wise region (C) of the wing tip device (4) in which the predicted transonic flow occurs.

Abstract: A drive system for an aircraft landing gear, the drive system including a pinion gear, a drive shaft arranged to rotate the pinion gear about a drive axis, a driven gear arranged to mesh with the pinion gear to be rotatable by the pinion gear, the driven gear being connectable to a wheel of the landing gear to be capable of rotating the wheel about a wheel axis; and a flexible interface. The flexible interface includes a plurality of driven gear coupling members, each driven gear coupling member having a first connection portion attached to the driven gear, a second connection portion adapted to be attached to the wheel at an offset distance from the wheel axis, and a joint between the first connection portion and the second connection portion, the joint permitting relative movement between the first connection portion and the second connection portion.

Abstract: A centrifugal force (CF) bearing for a rotorcraft rotor assembly includes an inner-member, an outer-member, and an elastic member interposed between the inner- and outer-members. The inner-member includes a boss configured for location to and engagement with a yoke. The boss includes a tapered profile (e.g., conic) portion. A tapered recess region of the yoke includes a profile that is substantially matched to receive and contact the tapered profile of the boss. The CF bearing is configured for attachment to a grip of the rotor assembly. The boss is configured to communicate mechanical loads (e.g., centrifugal force, lateral shear, vertical shear) from the grip to the yoke during operation of the rotor assembly.

Abstract: A rotary aerial vehicle (AV) includes an engine configured to rotate at least one rotor at a variable rotor speed, a full authority electronic microcontroller (FAEM) in electrical communication with the engine. The FAEM is configured to output at least one electronic engine control signal that controls operation of the engine. An electronic rotor speed microcontroller (ERSM) is in electrical communication with the FAEM, and the ERSM is configured to dynamically determine at least one mission objective of the rotary AV, and outputs an electronic rotor speed control signal that commands the FAEM to adjust the rotor speed of the at least one rotor.

Abstract: An aircraft that includes torque rotor and a lifting rotor, and generates torque from the torque rotor. The torque rotor may optimize drag production while the lifting rotor may optimize lift production limiting compromise between drag and lift production rotor.

Abstract: An aircraft includes a fuselage coupled to a wing having a root section and first and second outboard sections each having first and second wing layers pivotably coupled to respective outboard ends of the root section. A thrust array is coupled to the wing. A power system is operably associated with the thrust array to provide power to each of a plurality of propulsion assemblies. A flight control system is operably associated with the thrust array and the wing. The flight control system is operable to control the thrust output from the propulsion assemblies and the configuration of the wing. In a thrust-borne vertical lift mode, the wing has a split wing configuration such that the thrust array forms a two dimensional thrust array. In the wing-borne forward flight mode, the wing has a monoplane configuration such that the thrust array forms a one dimensional thrust array.

Abstract: A drone with a horizontal rotor includes one or more rotor(s) (115, 116) which rotate in a horizontal plane, each rotor (115, 116) being equipped with one or more rigid or non-rigid blades (120, 121), the blade end being mounted on an electric motor (110, 111) with a propeller.

Abstract: A hot beverage maker manifold assembly is disclosed integrating components into the manifold body minimizing leak paths and creating efficient overall drain and vent performance of the aircraft hot beverage maker. A top vent valve is integrated into the manifold body for complete venting and draining performance in the manifold assembly as well as in an associated hot water tank and tank lines. An incorporated flow regulator housing within the manifold body at a tea line exit fitting limits the number of downstream leak paths and complexity. An integrated lower manifold clean out port allows for efficient bi-directional service of the manifold and efficient descaling and flushing.

Abstract: A table assembly including a first arm attachable to a fixed structure, a second arm pivotally attached to the first arm, a third arm is pivotally attached to the second arm, and a table attached to the third arm. The second arm is configured to maintain the first arm and the third arm parallel as the first arm and the third arm pivot simultaneously relative to the second arm. The second arm includes a tension member configured to transfer tension along the second arm from the first arm to the third arm as the first arm and third arm pivot simultaneously relative to the second arm. The tension member may be further configured to transfer compression along the second arm from the third arm to the first arm as the first arm and third arm pivot simultaneously relative to the second arm.

Abstract: A transformable seat assembly includes a seat support structure and a back support structure connected to the seat support structure with a hinge defining an axis of rotation. An actuator assembly includes a cylinder and a piston positioned within the cylinder, wherein the cylinder is secured to one of the back support structure or the seat support structure and the piston is secured to other of the one of the back support structure or the seat support structure. Additionally a blocking member is positioned within and adjustable along the cylinder. With blocking member in a first position, piston is limited to travel to a first limit position and the back support structure to a first reclined position. With the blocking member in a second position, piston is limited to travel to a second limit position and back support structure is permitted to rotate to second reclined position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a separation system including: a chamber comprising: an inlet for receiving a two-phase fluid; a first outlet for draining liquid contained in the two-phase fluid; a second outlet for egress of gas contained in the two-phase fluid; a cylindrical body disposed in the chamber having a plurality of channels through which, during use, the two-phase fluid travels from the inlet to the second outlet, and wherein the liquid within the two-phase fluid coalesces on the walls of the plurality of channels as the two-phase fluid passes through the plurality of channels and the liquid drains through the first outlet.

Abstract: An example method includes: determining a throttle command for a servomotor configured to control a position of a throttle lever, where the position of the throttle lever indicates a commanded thrust for the first engine of the aircraft; determining a trim command for the first engine to equalize the thrust of the first engine with the respective thrust of the second engine; determining that a magnitude of the throttle command is less than a magnitude of a threshold throttle command indicative of a dead zone of the servomotor, where the servomotor is irresponsive to a given throttle command within the dead zone; modifying the trim command based on the throttle command to generate a modified trim command that compensates for irresponsiveness of the servomotor to the throttle command; and changing the thrust generated by the first engine based on the modified trim command.

Abstract: An auxiliary power unit (APU) for aircraft is provided. The APU includes one or more battery modules for storing electrical power and an integrated controller adapted to operate the one or more battery modules for electrically powering aircraft subsystems for preflight readiness. A remote interface is communicatively coupled with the integrated controller and is adapted for displaying data from the APU and for receiving user instructions for transmission to the integrated controller for governing flow of electrical current between the APU and the aircraft subsystems.

Abstract: A portable wireless aircraft security monitoring system including first, second and third apparatuses configured to removably attach to an exterior of an aircraft via vacuum suction mounting devices that may include one or more suction cups. The first and second apparatus may include a camera, a motion sensor, a microphone/speaker, and a data processor; and wherein the camera, motion sensor, and the microphone provide information to the data processor, which wirelessly communicates with the device of the third apparatus to communicate via the Internet to a user smartphone software application. The third apparatus may include a Wi-Fi wireless router hotspot configured to connect to the Internet and may broadcast a Wi-Fi signal which allows the Wi-Fi enabled first and second apparatus to connect to the internet to send/receive data alerts to the user's smartphone.

Abstract: An integrated aircraft lighting and display panel includes high-density arrays of micro-scale light-emitting diodes (LED) set into a flexible printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB and LED arrays may be set into structural layers corresponding to overhead panels, side panels, bin panels, divider panels, doorway panels, or other interior structural panels of the aircraft. The LED arrays may be activated by a controller to provide cabin lighting, indicate aircraft signage, display high-resolution image or video graphics, or any simultaneous combination of all three. The panel may have a translucent or transparent decorative outer skin which may mimic the outward appearance of wood, stone, bamboo, or other decorative materials while the integrated lighting and display panels are inactive. Highly reflective core materials, such as an aluminum core in a honeycomb pattern, may guide the luminous output of the LED arrays through the outer skin.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a spectral camera control device, a spectral camera control program, a spectral camera control system, an aircraft equipped with said system, and a spectral image capturing method, with which it is possible for each of a spatial resolution and an exposure time for spectral image capture to be set arbitrarily, and with which spatial distortion and displacement of the spectral image can be suppressed. [Solution] This spectral camera control device is installed together with a spectral camera 3 provided with a liquid crystal tunable filter 33 in an aircraft 1 capable of stationary flight, and causes the spectral camera 3 to capture an image in a snapshot mode each time the transmission wavelength of the liquid crystal tunable filter 33 is switched while the aircraft 1 is in stationary flight.

Abstract: A tail-cone reinforcement angle of a Cessna 180-185 series aircraft is repaired by the removal of an aft most section of that tail-cone reinforcement angle and its replacement with an elongated splice body. The elongated splice body is attached to the remainder of the tail-cone reinforcement angle and to the tail-cone portion of the fuselage of the aircraft. The aft section of the original tail-cone reinforcement angle is subject to the development and propagation of cracks in the area of the rear pivot shaft receiving bore, which cracks render the aircraft unfit for use. The invention includes the provision of a suitable elongated splice body, a method for its installation, and a tool kit which is usable in accomplishing the removal and replacement of the aft section of the tail-cone reinforcement angle.

Abstract: A satellite includes a satellite housing, a temperature sensitive component carried by the satellite housing, and a thermal radiator carried by the satellite housing. A thermal switch is movable between a coupled state and a decoupled state. In the coupled state, the temperature sensitive component and the thermal radiator are thermally coupled. In the decoupled state, the temperature sensitive component and the thermal radiator are thermally decoupled.

Abstract: Vaporizer device cartridges are provided. In some implementations, a cartridge comprises a storage compartment having first and second opposing ends, a sealing material sealing the second end, and a wick positioned proximate to the first end. The storage compartment is configured to hold a liquid vaporizable material. The sealing material is configured for insertion of a needle through the sealing material for dispensing the liquid vaporizable material into the storage compartment. The wick comprises opposing ends in communication with the storage compartment and is configured to allow a volume of air to exit the storage compartment through the wick when the storage compartment is being filled with the liquid vaporizable material.

Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for extruding into a tube and filling the tube at a high speed and simultaneously sealing the tube. Specifically provided is a method for producing a polymer tube, containing a liquid therein and being sealed at constant intervals, the method including an extrusion step of continuously melt-extruding a polymer material through a die into at least one tube, while feeding a liquid into the tube to obtain at least one liquid-containing tube; and sealing step of discontinuously pressing the at least one liquid-containing tube between a pair of pressurizing members at constant intervals to cause pressure-bonding before the tube solidifies, while continuously taking up the extruded tube.

Abstract: A food product handling device is provided. The food product handling device can include a movable loading head having a plurality of rails and a vacuum system operatively associated with the head. In addition, a plurality of suction devices carried by the head and configured to pick up and transport a food product as the head is moved can be provided. A plurality of mounting blocks can be slidably coupled to the rails where at least one suction device is coupled to each mounting block. An actuating device can be operatively associated with the mounting blocks such that each mounting block is configured to slide between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: In a method for wrapping a band around at least one object of at least one object, in which the at least one object is wrapped with a band, wherein the band in the form of an object-band loop is arranged around the at least one object in such a manner that at least two sections of the band are made to overlap and are connected together, wherein in an area in which the at least two band sections are made to overlap, a counter-pressure plate is introduced between the at least one object and the band, and the at least two overlapping band sections are pressed against the counter-pressure plate to connect them, prior to the introduction of the counter-pressure plate the band is passed through a band guiding device and/or positioned such that a defined free space is created for introducing the counter-pressure plate.

Abstract: A bagger safety system includes a controller, a heating element, a light-emitting device, a light-detecting device and a backing assembly. The backing assembly includes a backing bar, a pair of reflectors and a seal backing element movably coupled to the backing bar by at least one mechanical force generating member so as to create a space between the seal backing element and the backing bar when no external force is applied to the mechanical force generating member. Light emitted from a light-emitting device reflects off the reflectors to the light-detecting device when no external force is applied to the mechanical force generating member. Movement of the seal backing element toward the backing bar prevents light emitted from the light-emitting device from reaching the light-detecting device and the controller controls movement of the backing assembly toward the heating element based on whether light from light-emitting device reaches the light-detecting device.

Abstract: A container disassembly workstation for a pharmacy order processing system includes a base, a desktop connected to the base and defining a container disassembly workspace, and a pharmaceutical receptacle assembly extending through the desktop. The pharmaceutical receptacle assembly includes a pharmaceutical dust separation screen configured to retain pharmaceuticals and to permit pharmaceutical dust to pass through the pharmaceutical dust separation screen. The pharmaceutical receptacle assembly also includes a pharmaceutical dust receptacle configured to receive the pharmaceutical dust separation screen and pharmaceutical dust from the pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A label picking apparatus includes an anvil having a cavity and a picking element. A support surface surrounding the cavity and a picking surface of the picking element are respectively connectable to an under pressure source for respectively holding a web of material to the support surface and pre-cut label to the picking surface, the pre-cut label attached with the web of material with micro material bridges. The picking surface moveable into the cavity to release the label from the web. The picking surface has an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface is formed from ends of protrusions that each extend from the inner surface, the protrusions of the picking surface made from high-friction material.

Abstract: A synthetic resin container, including a mouth portion, a shoulder portion, a body portion and a bottom portion. The body portion is formed into an angular cylindrical shape and has one or more concave groove portions formed along a circumferential direction such that: a cross section shape of a site in which the concave groove portion is formed is similar to a cross section shape of a site formed into the body portion, and when the cross section shape of the site in which the concave groove portion is formed and the cross section shape of the site formed into the angular cylindrical shape of the body portion are superimposed, respective apexes of the cross section shape of the site in which the concave groove portion is formed internally contact respective sides of the cross section shape of the site formed into the angular cylindrical shape of the body portion.

Abstract: A blank used for making a container with insertable tabs is disclosed. The blank comprises a primary panel, a secondary panel, and an opening. The secondary panel is hingedly coupled to the primary panel. The secondary panel is hingedly coupled to a secondary flap. The primary panel is hingedly coupled to a primary flap. The primary flap is hingedly coupled to a tab. The tab extends towards the secondary flap. At least a portion of the tab lies within an aperture positioned between the primary flap and the secondary flap. The tab is configured to be inserted in the opening when the container is in a box configuration. Embodiments foster a container with insertable tabs that rapidly, easily, and conveniently transitions to a box configuration. Moreover, the container provides convenience and efficiency without compromising cost effectiveness and structural integrity.

Abstract: A carton includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a front wall. A display window is formed through at least a portion of the front wall and through at least a portion of the top wall. The display window is formed by an inwardly-folding window panel. The inwardly-folding window panel forms at least a portion of the bottom wall.

Abstract: Provided is a container including a main body, a lid body, and a fixing mechanism that fixes the lid body to prevent the lid body from opening from the main body when the lid body is closed, the fixing being released when the lid body moves to a front side with respect to the main body. Cutouts are formed in side plates of the main body. The container is configured such that, by a rear plate tilting forward toward the cutouts of the side plates, the lid body moves to the front side with respect to the main body and the fixing of the lid body is released, and as the rear plate and a top plate of the lid body form a single plane, the top plate rises and the lid body opens.

Abstract: A pallet that is configured and designed to support a load of material and rest alternatively on a flat surface on a roof so as to straddle the peak or ridge of a roof. The pallets can be loaded with materials such as roofing shingles, delivered to a work site on a truck bed and lifted up and positioned on the peak or ridge of a roof without having to unload the materials from the pallets.

Abstract: A protective bottle enclosure includes a base with a cylindrical base sidewall secured to a base bottom wall and an open top. The base sidewall includes at least one thread disposed thereon. The base bottom wall has a substantially planar bottom surface. A body section has a cylindrical body wall and a bottom opening. A shoulder section has a cylindrical shoulder wall including a taper. The shoulder section is disposed between the neck section and the body section. The body section can threadably and removably engage the base sidewall of the base. A removable cap includes a cap sidewall surrounding a cap cavity. A top wall is disposed above a cap opening, and the cap cavity extends between the top wall and the cap opening. The cap sidewall can threadably and removably engage the neck section and includes a knob and an extension.

Abstract: A fluid sample display for displaying actual vehicle fluid samples alongside comparisons of exemplary fluids has a tray with dimples to receive the fluid samples. The dimples are coverable by a movable cover. The tray can have an indicia panel for removably receiving indicia indicative of a vehicle and/or vehicle owner.

Abstract: A storage container securing system, in one embodiment, may include a base for receiving container brackets configured to matingly engage opposite surfaces of a storage container.