Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a durable, magnetic cup holder having one or more magnets disposed in a housing, such as a metal or steel housing. The magnetic cup holder can have more than one opening or lumen, so as to be configured to house both a drink and a mobile phone.

Abstract: An additive dispenser for an appliance includes a rotatable door, a clip and a manifold. The clip is positioned on the rotatable door. The clip is configured for receipt of an additive bottle with a valve. The clip is positioned on the rotatable door such that the valve of the additive bottle is opened by the manifold when the additive bottle is received by the clip and the rotatable door is closed.

Abstract: A device for tilting a carboy is disclosed herein. The device includes an L-shaped body portion configured to receive a carboy thereon, the L-shaped body portion including a platform base and an upright support connected to one end of the platform base, the platform base configured to support a bottom wall of the carboy, and the upright support configured to support a side wall of the carboy; and a leg structure adjustably coupled to the L-shaped body portion, the leg structure including one or more downwardly extending legs, and the leg structure configured to be slidably adjustable relative to the L-shaped body portion so as to accommodate carboys of different sizes in tilted positions.

Abstract: The invention provides a turning stand for turning a rotor hub from a position having its prospective axis of rotation oriented vertically to a position having its prospective axis of rotation oriented inclined or transversally to a vertical orientation. The turning stand comprises a base frame, a curved support frame and a second attachment structure for attachment of a lifting device to the rotor hub. The base frame has a support plane and a first attachment structure for attachment to a rotor shaft link of a rotor hub, the support plane and the first attachment structure being arranged on opposite sides of the base frame. The curved support frame comprises a curved frame section and a straight frame section having a curved support surface section and a straight support surface section, respectively.

Abstract: A coil tubing spool handling device includes a base structure and a vertical support structure. The base structure includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and a rocker portion with a curved surface to allow the base structure to rotate along the curved surface. The vertical support structure is connected to the base structure proximate the rocker portion, and extends substantially perpendicular to the upper surface. The vertical support structure and the upper surface can receive a coil tubing spool. A center of rotation of the rocker portion is located in a forward location relative to a center of gravity of the device when the vertical support structure and upper surface receive the coil tubing spool. The relative positions of the center of gravity and the center of rotation bias the handling device to rotate from a vertical position to a horizontal position.

Abstract: An assistive pouring device may aid a user in handling and pouring liquids from a container. An assistive pouring device may provide an open platform with at least one surface suitable for receiving the container. The platform may provide a base surface for supporting the weight of the container, and may optionally provide lateral surface that prevents or minimizes shifting of the container from side to side. One or more of the platform surfaces may be made from or coated with a material that is slip-resistant or tacky. One or more of the platform surfaces may provide a textured surface. One or more roller legs are connected to the platform, which allow the assistive pouring device to be easily rolled or tilted to pour liquids from a container.

Abstract: An image capturing system that records on a video recording unit a video captured by an image capturing apparatus and displays the video thus captured on a display unit comprises a change recording unit that records information of the time when, and the region where, a change of status occurs when the change detection unit detects such a change of status, and an extraction unit that extracts a partial region of video from the video thus recorded for displaying on the display unit. The extraction unit switches the video that is displayed on the display unit by extracting a video of the region of the change of status when the imaging time of the video that is displayed on the display unit reaches a time before a time prior to change that is preset, from the time when the change of status occurs.

Abstract: A symmetrical, balanced receptacle for storing, displaying or transporting goods, materials, people, plants or animals is suspended from a double-axis gimbal mounted on a framework. The receptacle is attached to the gimbal by adjustable bearings and a locking mechanism holds the receptacle in various positions, tilted forward or back, and swiveled to one side or the other. When the receptacle is unlocked, gravity holds it level, which is especially useful when the device is used to hold or transport cargo on sloping ground, turbulent water or shifting air currents. The framework may be stationary or attached to a wheeled vehicle, water craft, aircraft or other means of transport.

Abstract: An authentication system is provided with a room-security device, and an information processing apparatus installed in a controlled area controlled by the room-security device, in which the room-security device and the information processing apparatus are connected in a network. The room-security device obtains, from a user, identification information, and transmits the identification information to the information processing apparatus, if the user is permitted to enter a room based on the obtained identification information. The information processing apparatus receives the identification information. If it is detected that the user is alone in the controlled area based on the received identification information, the information processing apparatus performs authentication based on the received identification information instead of asking the user to enter authentication information to obtain the authentication information.

Abstract: A method for determining the presence and location of static shadows and other ambient conditions (such as glare, snow, rain, etc.) in a series of time-successive images is provided. Each image comprises a series of image elements locatable on a plane, with each element being associated with a color defined by three chromatic elements. Furthermore, each image is partitioned into a set of elements, with each element comprising one or more pixels. According to the process of the present method, the ambient conditions are detected using a mixture of processes which utilize the chromatic elements, luminance qualities and temporal characteristics of the series of images.

Abstract: A pouring device comprising a generally flat base for supporting a bucket; two support bars to which the base is perpendicularly attached; a bucket bar curved outwardly from and attached to the support bars above the base; two support legs, wherein a first support bar is pivotally attached to a first support leg and a second support bar is pivotally attached to a second support leg; a foot attached to each of the support legs for stabilizing the support legs in a vertical position; a pivot handle extending upwardly from a support bar for allowing the pivoting of the base; and a stop plate attached to a support bar opposite the first bucket bar and extending outwardly past a leg support, wherein the stop plate functions to prevent the base from pivoting in a second direction.

Abstract: An air conditioner condenser platform is described for supporting an air conditioner condenser installed on a roof. The platform provides a fixed base and an adjustable platform whereby the fixed base is installed on the roof and the adjustable platform is configured to provide a level platform on which to install the condenser. It provides a durable metal weather resistant platform on which to install the condenser, and a standard platform that may be quickly installed in a variety of roof slopes and configurations.

Abstract: Apparatus for transferring water to a bottled water dispenser preferably comprises a wand assembly, a cover assembly and a water bottle transport assembly. The wand assembly engages a neck of a non-inverted water bottle and includes a bent, rigid first conduit and a second conduit which preferably surrounds the first conduit. A flow of water from the water bottle passes along the first conduit in response to the introduction of pressurized air via the second conduit from a pressurized air source in the cover assembly. The water bottle transport assembly preferably supports the water bottle at a suitable, non-inverted angle, and includes a rigid frame supporting at least one wheel and a rotatable cradle. The cradle comprises first and second support arms configured to contactingly support the bottle, and rotates with respect to the frame during movement of the transport assembly to place the bottle at the desired non-inverted angle.

Abstract: A transportation system for liquid-carrying tanks. Each tank is mounted on a carrier unit and plural carrier units are transported by a single trailer or other vehicle. The trailer has an adjustable height, while each of the tank carrier units has adjustable height legs on its opposite sides. The units are loaded by backing the trailer under the carrier unit with the carrier unit legs extended and the trailer lowered. The trailer is then raised to lift the carrier unit to a transport position and the legs are in turn lifted to the transport position. For unloading, the reverse procedure is adopted, with the carrier unit legs being lowered to the ground and then the trailer being lowered and the trailer being pulled out from under the carrier unit. The carrier units are arranged with an angled base so that when the carrier is pulled out, the carrier unit will tilt forwardly to provide maximum drainage of the tank.

Abstract: A tilt carriage assembly including a base frame and a carriage pivotally supported by the base frame. The carriage includes a bottom member adapted to support a container and a back member positioned above the bottom member. A manual locking mechanism is operatively positioned between the carriage and the base frame, and includes a lock control member positioned adjacent the back member. The lock control member is movable between a locked position where the carriage is secured relative to the base frame and an unlocked position. A step member is secured to and extends laterally outwardly from the carriage, the step member being engageable by a user's foot to facilitate tilting of the carriage. A side member is positioned above at least one of the side portions of the bottom member, and includes a beveled edge that facilitates loading a container onto the carriage. A conveyor device is secured to the bottom member for facilitating motion of a container relative to the bottom member.

Abstract: A rockable crib including a crib structure and a rocking support system for supporting the crib structure on a floor in a rockable manner. The crib structure includes a resting platform and a plurality of legs coupled to the resting platform. The rocking support system includes a rocking support for each leg of the crib structure. Each rocking support includes a base resting on the floor, a swing pivotally mounted to the base to pivot relative thereto in a substantially horizontal plane, and a crib-support coupling component which couples one of the legs of the crib structure to the swing.

Abstract: A base for a human support apparatus such as a bed or a chair which produces a rocking chair type of motion. The base also includes a motor which when driven simultaneously moves the bed or chair in a circular motion within a horizontal plane.

Abstract: A flip stand for storing a computer keyboard in an essentially upright position and permitting its easy movement to a use position is shown. The stand consists essentially of a rigid base, a rigid wall extending substantially orthagonally from one edge of the base, and an adherent deposit that is sufficiently strong to hold the keyboard to the stand while the stand and keyboard assembly is elevated for storage and when it is turned down to a use position.

Abstract: A pressure cylinder holder is designed for use with pressure cylinders of the type utilized to store pressurized gasses. The holder includes a pair of spaced parallel side rail members which define a cradle dimensioned to support a pressure cylinder. A pair of generally trapezoidal end plates are secured between the side rail members, at opposite ends thereof in spaced parallel relation. Each of the end plates has an arcuate cut out dimensioned to receive a pressure cylinder. A pair of spaced parallel lower frame members are secured to the side rail members by perpendicularly secured end rail members. The lower frame members adjacent a bottom end of the holder each terminate in an arcuate bend to facilitate movement of the holder between horizontal and vertical orientations. An elongated strap terminates in opposite hook ends for engagement with the lower frame members.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a device for setting down beverage containers, especially open beverage containers, preferably in vehicles.The purpose of the invention is to create a device of the type described above, which prevents the splashing of a liquid from a beverage container during the movements of the vehicle and prevents tipping of the beverage containers, and which can be handled simply, preferably even with one hand.According to the invention, this task is solved by a device which is characterized by the fact that it has a holder that can be set up in the vehicle, that a container receptacle is seated in this holder so that the receptacle can follow a pendulum movement and by the fact that the container receptacle has a guide to guide the pendulum movements.In a preferred mode of execution, the guide is a recess on the top part of holder, and the container receptacle is placed in it with positive locking.

Abstract: Apparatus for orienting heavy mold bases and the like, including a pair of rockers connected together in spaced align relation and having upper planar support surfaces terminated at one end by a fixed abutment and at the other by an adjustable clamp. The curved surfaces of the rockers have a curvature of shorter radius at points near the abutments than at points near the clamping devices. The curved surface, abutment and clamping device of each rocker are arranged such that the center of gravity of a heavy mold base is normally slightly off-center toward the abutment end of the rockers.

Abstract: A tiltable support for a wheelchair includes a main base for supporting a wheelchair, an angular base section for supporting the wheelchair in a rearwardly tilted position, and a back rest for supporting the back of the wheelchair while in the tilting position. In one embodiment, the support may be moved manually between one position in which the main base rests upon an underlying horizontal support, for disposing a wheelchair patient in an upright sitting position, and a second position in which the angular base rests upon the horizontal underlying support for disposing the wheelchair patient in a rearwardly reclining position. In a second embodiment, power driven mechanism is integrated with the support for moving it between the upright and reclining positions of the wheelchair patient.