Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a single coolant loop (40) that can be used for cooling at least two systems (100, 26) that are generally operable at two different temperatures. Rather than providing two separate cooling loops that can provide the two different cooling temperatures, there is provided a single cooling loop (40) that can route, harness, and mix heated coolant so that the two system can be served by a single loop.

Abstract: A wraparound cover for a step or a seat includes rods on opposed ends beneath the step and tie wraps engaging the rods through holes in the opposed ends to secure the cover to the step. Each opposed end may be bifurcated into two parts to accommodate a riser supporting the step. In such configuration, a rod and holes are formed at each of the parts to accommodate tie wraps for drawing the rods in opposed parts of the opposed ends toward one another to secure the wraparound cover about the step or the seat.

Abstract: An improved floor mat with inlays made out of wood, aluminum, carbon fiber or other decorative materials for automobiles. The floor mat has strategically placed inlays in order to increase durability, while also complimenting the decorative nature of the mats.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a variety of rod brackets. An exemplary rod bracket includes a base portion adapted and configured to be mounted to a surface and a top portion adapted and configured to mate with the base portion. The top portion and base portion cooperate to define a recess for holding at least a portion of a rod. The bracket further includes a retainer adapted and configured to hold the top portion and the base portion together, wherein the retainer is displaceable, such as slidably displaceable, from a first position wherein the retainer prevents the base portion and top portion from separating, to a second position wherein the base portion and top portion can be separated.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a variety of rod brackets. An exemplary rod bracket includes a base portion adapted and configured to be mounted to a surface and a top portion adapted and configured to mate with the base portion. The top portion and base portion cooperate to define a recess for holding at least a portion of a rod. The bracket further includes a retainer adapted and configured to hold the top portion and the base portion together, wherein the retainer is displaceable, such as slidably displaceable, from a first position wherein the retainer prevents the base portion and top portion from separating, to a second position wherein the base portion and top portion can be separated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transversely interconnecting slidable stair rod bracket. The bracket may also be provided for use in a stair rod set, the set also including a stair carpet retaining rod and a finial. The bracket has a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion having a plurality of projections and complementary shaped channels for receiving projections from the bottom portion; the bottom portion contains a rod-receiving portion, an outside end wall with an aperture therein for accepting either a threaded finial fastener which engages with a “female” finial, or the fastening portion of a “male” finial, and a plurality of projections and complementary shaped channels for receiving projections from the top portion.

Abstract: A bracket for retaining a stair rod includes a first bracket portion defining a first bracket plane for affixing the first bracket portion to a stair and a second bracket portion rotatably coupled to the first bracket portion for rotation between bracket open and bracket closed positions and defining a second bracket plane wherein the first and second bracket planes are coplanar only when the bracket is in the bracket closed position. Friction between a surface of the first bracket portion and a surface of the second bracket portion can provides a friction fit between the first and second bracket portions and maintain the bracket in the bracket closed position. An axis is defined by an intersection of the first and second bracket planes wherein the friction fit is provided by friction between the surfaces of the first and second bracket portions in the vicinity of the axis.

Abstract: A device for temporarily securing a stair runner on a staircase comprises an elongated shaft. An extension member extends from a first end of the shaft and is biased outward from the first end of the shaft, such that the extension member is movable from an extended position to a retracted position. A second end of the shaft and the distal end of the extension member terminate in a head adapted to grip a surface and resist lateral movement. The length of the device when the extension member is in the retracted position is less than a width of a stair. A handle extends substantially radially from the shaft.

Abstract: A composition for enhanced heat transfer fluid performance, comprising a base heat transfer fluid and a nanometer sized phase change material. Introduction of nanometer sized phase change material into the heat transfer fluid leads to improved, high reversible thermal transport properties at elevated temperatures while ensuring low viscosity of the fluid at sub-freezing temperatures. A method for preparing of the heat transfer fluid with enhanced heat transfer performance, comprising making nanometer sized capsules having the phase change material contained therein and dispersing the capsules into the base heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: A bracket 107 for retaining a stair rod 106 includes a first portion 301b for affixing to a stair including means 304 for securing a finial thereto and a seat 301/302 for receiving an end of the corresponding stair rod 106. A second portion 301b is rotatably coupled to the first portion 301a and includes means for retaining the end of corresponding stair rod 106 in the seat of the first portion 301a of bracket 107. Means 402 are also provided for holding the first and second portions of the bracket in engagement.

Abstract: A stair rod set having a pair of finials, a stair carpet retaining rod, and a pair of slidably interconnecting stair rod brackets. The slidably interconnecting stair rod brackets each have a top portion and a bottom portion. Each bracket has travel stop therein to stop the lateral travel of the top portion of the bracket with respect to the bottom portion of the bracket, as well as, to stop the lateral travel of the stair carpet retaining rod. The finials each have a male fastening portion for fastening the bracket through the travel stop to the rod. A stair rod bracket kit having a bracket as previously described, where the bracket has a plurality of top portions for use with a single bottom portion is included. The top portions of the bracket in the stair rod bracket kit differ in the presence or absence of indicia on them, or by the presence of differing indicia on them.

Abstract: A device for fastening carpet covering to stairways. A prefabricated strip fastener of plastic or similar material preformed or capable of being formed in the field to have two legs and fixedly positioned on its legs, tackless holding pins for carpets and adapted for automatic stapling or nailing into the crotch of a stairway for receiving the carpet covering.

Abstract: A fastener for securing carpet in place on the treads of staircases or elsewhere includes an anchor member having a boss at one end which extends out of the carpet and a relatively thin flat arm which extends under the carpet and which is fastened to the underlying surface by screws or the like. A longer clamping member has a connector end secured to the boss of the anchor member and extends along the anchor member arm above the carpet to a location beyond that of the arm. The undersurface of the clamping member is stepped downward at that location forming a pressure pad which exerts pressure against the carpet beyond the anchor member arm, the pressure pad surface preferably being roughened to resist lateral motion of the carpet. Lugs on one of the members enter slots in the other to prevent pivotal motion of the clamping member relative to the anchor member.

Abstract: A brass stair bracket to fasten down oriented rugs/carpets edges on stairways. The bracket will reduce side-to-side movement of the rug, and it will reduce stress on carpet tack/staples as well as add to the decor. The new one-piece construction will aid installation and add sturdiness which will improve wear of the bracket. Since the bracket is installed near the crease of the stair, it should reduce any downward slipping of the carpet also.

Abstract: A device for finishing a wet plaster surface is disclosed. The device of the present invention comprises a finishing tool holder which includes a handle engaging lower end. An upper end of the holder broadens to a planar fan shape, and the upper end is notched to create a step. A filler piece complementary to and substantially filling the notch is inserted therein. A threaded fastener proximate a lower end of the notch secures a lower end of the filler piece to the handle. A pair of spaced apertures near the upper end of the holder are aligned with a pair of spaced apertures in the filler piece, and a pair of threaded fasteners engage the aligned apertures to secure a variety of surface finishing tools to the holder. The surface finishing tools which are directly attachable to the handle include an elongated brush, a variety of trowels with various widths and edge forms, and a circular or star-shaped cup.

Abstract: A protective corner shield for use with strap-bound stacks of cartons or the like is provided to prevent a highly tensioned strap from damaging the corners of the stack. The shield is formed with two flat legs substantially perpendicular to one another having parallel spaced ribs on their outer surfaces defining a shallow channel to receive and position the strap. One of the legs is formed on its inner face with a lip extending in spaced parallel relation to the other leg by a distance corresponding to the thickness of one of the stacked cartons. The lip when slipped between two cartons in the stack serves to hold the corner shield in position before, during and after the installation of the strap.