Abstract: Method and apparatus for a wall mounted motorized storage system wherein a storage tray for holding items in storage is mourned on a framework having upper and lower, and either left or right side frame members which are mounted directly onto the wall of a building structure wherein left and right vertical rails provide a roller system for moving the storage tray up and down in response to movement of left and right chains which are driven by an electrically powered winch system. The lifting system also includes an upper rotating bar having left and right chain contacting sprockets thereon which the electrical winch engages and which moves the tray upwardly and downwardly. The electrically powered winch is controlled by a remote control.

Abstract: A cable management assembly includes a fastener that is attachable to a ceiling of a room. A mounting unit is provided that is matable to the fastener having the mounting unit abutting the ceiling. A cylinder is attached to the mounting unit and a tube is rotatably attached to the cylinder thereby facilitating the tube to be rotated about a central axis of the cylinder. A plurality of cable retractors is provided and each of the cable retractors is coupled to the tube. Each of the cable retractors is biased to retract toward the tube and each of the cable retractors is urgeable into a lengthened condition for extending away from the tube. Each of the cable retractors releasably engages a power cord of a virtual reality headset to inhibit a user of the virtual reality headset from tripping over the power cord of the virtual reality headset.

Abstract: A payload transport stabilizer (1), comprising: a frame (10); a payload assembly (100), including a payload guide (104) that is connected to the frame (10) and that defines a payload guide path (106), and a payload (102) that is connected to the payload guide such that it is moveable along the payload guide path; a balance mass assembly (200), including a balance mass guide (204) that is connected to the frame (10) and that defines a balance mass guide path (206), and a balance mass (202) that is connected to the balance mass guide such that it is moveable along the balance mass guide path; a coupling mechanism (300, 400) that interconnects the payload (102) and the balance mass (202), such that positions of the payload and the balance mass along their respective guide paths (106, 206) are mutually coupled.

Abstract: Support device for manual hair dryers in suspended position, based on a “balance” mounted up high, equipped with a thread-like element, from which the dryer is hung, in order to be able to place it at the desired height, the joining device used to join the dryer (1) to the thread-like element (3) of the balance (2) being formed by a first ring-shaped body (4) attached to the dryer (1) body; a second ring-shaped body (5) with a pair of divergent axial arms (6) and; a handle (7), which is joined to the ends of the pair of divergent axial arms (6) of the second ring-shaped body (5), hung on the thread-like element (3) of the balance (2), the first ring-shaped body (4), attached to the dryer body (1), being guided rotationally by the second ring-shaped body (5) which clasps it, the manual hair dryer thus being suspended, thereby facilitating the use thereof, given that the user only needs to manually move or direct the dryer, without having to support it “freehand”, thus obtaining better working conditions.

Abstract: To provide a support mechanism for a heavy structure, capable of accommodating thermal deformation of component parts of a device operated under high temperature condition, a support mechanism for supporting the heavy structure by suspending includes a fast pulley fixed to an inner wall of a package that accommodates the heavy structure which is an object being supported, a movable pulley to function cooperatively with the fast pulley, a rope-like connecting member having one end connected with the structure and movably wound on the fast pulley and the movable pulley, a counterweight unit coupled to the other end of the connecting member and including a counterweight having adjustable weight to utilize the weight of the counterweight to support the heavy structure, and a suspending device in the counterweight unit to suspend and position the heavy structure at a position upwardly relative to a normal support position.

Abstract: An arbor apparatus for use in a counterweight rigging system includes a support structure for supporting counterweight bricks in stacked arrangement. The arbor apparatus can be front-loading with left side, back and right side supports. The arbor apparatus can include a plurality of shelf members spaced apart in a longitudinal direction between the top and bottom ends. The arbor apparatus can also include a gate mechanism. The arbor apparatus can be implemented as a retrofit to existing manual counterweight rigging systems.

Abstract: A lifting and storage mechanism for storing a recumbent trike in a garage using the energy of a counterweight or motor is disclosed. The lifting and storage mechanism includes a pulley system that securely holds the trike in a horizontal balanced position while lifting and lowering the trike and while in a stored position. Counterweight reduces the pulling force required to manually lift the trike with pulley system; A motor can be used in place of counterweight to eliminate manual intervention.

Abstract: A workstation comprises a support and a carriage mounted on the support and movable relative to the support. The carriage supports a work platform. A counter-balance supports the carriage and the work platform. A lock mechanism locks the carriage relative to the support in a desired position. The workstation may comprise a swing arm attached to the support at a vertical pivot such that the support may pivot relative to the swing arm. A method of operating the work station is also provided comprising moving an actuator to retract the pin from the rack. The weight of the support is supported by the counter-balance. The carriage is repositioned and the actuator is released to allow the pin to move to the extended position where it engages the rack.

Abstract: An arbor apparatus for use in a counterweight rigging system includes a support structure for supporting counterweight bricks in stacked arrangement. The arbor apparatus can be front-loading with left side, back and right side supports. The arbor apparatus can include a plurality of shelf members spaced apart in a longitudinal direction between the top and bottom ends. The arbor apparatus can also include a gate mechanism. The arbor apparatus can be implemented as a retrofit to existing manual counterweight rigging systems.

Abstract: A sign holder arrangement for the support of a sign from an overhead support. The holder arrangement comprises an upper sign holder assembly clamped upon an upper edge of the sign and a lower sign holder assembly clamped upon a lower edge of the sign. At least one outer support clip is disposed peripherally around the upper sign holder. The clip has a cable attached thereto and to the overhead support to hold the sign therefrom.

Abstract: A frame leveler is disclosed that automatically levels picture frames, and mirror frames. A pivotable, weighted bob is used as a gravity reference to control a lock that unlocks the extension of a cable on the side of a frame that is tilted up with respect to the other side, when the frame is not level. The extensible cable is let out until the frame is once again level, at which point the extensible cable is locked and prevented from extending further. When the frame side is tilted down with respect to the other side, or the frame is level, the extensible cable is locked and prevented from extending on that side.

Abstract: A display system for suspending visuals for exhibit, training or advertising made up of an assembly of commercially available items, and used to display a banner or sign in a manner that is particularly useful on the set of a local television station. One embodiment has elastic cords, slotted tubular members, floor anchors, cord hooks, cord locks and a ceiling interface. When a rigid sign is situated with its bottom edge positioned in the lower tubular member slot and its top edge in the upper tubular member slot, the sign is suspended for viewing. In another embodiment, horizontal rods are supported by two tubular members with portions of the rods extended beyond the ends the tubular members. Several banner clips are used to clip a banner to the portions of the rods extending beyond the ends of the tubular members to suspend the banner for viewing.

Abstract: A container (10) having a plurality of panels (12–18) joined together to form a sleeve (64). The panels (12–18) each have an end edge that cooperate to define an imaginary plane (P) at one end of the sleeve (64). The container (10) further has an end panel (20,22) connected to the panels (12–18) at the one end of the sleeve (64). The end panel (20,22) has at least one portion extending beyond the imaginary plane (P). The supporting box (100) is provided to support the container (10). A hanger system (150) is provided and is attached to the box (100). The hanger system (150) supports an upper portion of the container (10) within the box (100). The container (10) is also provided with a port closure (300) that provides both a sterile and gas permeable barrier.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use with a cabled video camera that transmits magnified images of an object or printed text on a work surface via a cable to a video monitor. The apparatus includes an elongated leg and an elongated arm connected at an angle to the leg for supporting the cable over the work surface, such as a desktop. Means, such as a clamp assembly, is provided for mounting the leg to the work surface in a vertically extending position for rotation about the leg's longitudinal axis to enable pivotal movement of the arm over the work surface. Means, preferably in the form of a pair of rotatable pulleys, is mounted to the arm for supporting the cable above the work surface and enabling the cable to move along the arm. In this manner, the cabled video camera may be positioned to scan objects or printed text on the work surface without cluttering the work surface with the cable.

Abstract: A support apparatus for a medical appliance includes a support, a lifter for mounting the medical appliance, a counterweight, a wire with one end connected to the lifter and the other end connected to the counterweight, the wire being passed over a first pulley mounted rotatably on the support, whereby the medical appliance can be moved vertically with weights of the lifter and the counterweight being substantially balanced with each other.

Abstract: A suspending and propelling means is provided to impart a "flying" action to toy figures, wherein a support clip, with means for quick attachment and detachment with respect to the back or other body part of a toy figure, is suspended on two lengths of a continuous strand extending between fixed and movable pulley members, one end of said strand being secured to the fixed pulley member, and the other end of said strand being movable with respect to said fixed pulley member and secured to one end of said support clip. From a starting position in which the supported figure is adjacent the movable pulley member, pulling on the latter causes the toy figure to "fly" toward the fixed pulley member.

Abstract: Apparatus for retractably extending an overhead supported writing implement maintains a uniform light retraction force upon the writing implement regardless of the degree of extension of the writing implement.