Abstract: Encasement assemblies, systems, and related methods employing interlocking support components to provide at least a portion of an encasement, particularly for bedding and seating applications, are disclosed. In this regard in one embodiment, an assembly for bedding or seating is provided. The assembly includes a base having one or more elongated channels disposed therein having a first geometry. The assembly also includes one or more elongated support members each having a rail disposed therein and having a second geometry complimentary to the first geometry. Each rail is interlocked with at least one of the one or more elongated channels such that the one or more elongated support members are attached to the base and extend from the base to provide at least a portion of an encasement. The assembly may also include a flip-up support member(s) disposed in the base to form at least a portion of the encasement.

Abstract: A multipurpose item rest having a bottom sheet with a non-absorbent surface with an absorbent pad fixedly attached thereto, an outwardly extending tab integral to the bottom sheet having an adhesive area such that the rest may be formed into a restraining device by applying the adhesive are to the bottom surface of the bottom sheet, and a supply of such item rests comprising one or more continuous strips of rests joined with perforated attachments.

Abstract: A system comprising a stanchion, the stanchion including a pole and a base supporting the pole. A cover adapted to display visible indicia, the cover defining an opening and a discontinuity extending from an exterior boundary of the cover to an interior boundary of the cover, the interior boundary bounding the opening. The discontinuity permits the pole to be positioned within the opening.

Abstract: At the battery exchange station a discharged battery is removed and a charged battery is inserted into an electric vehicle. The battery is inserted and removed along a vertical axis, i.e., into and out of the bottom of the vehicle. The battery exchange system is located in a service bay under the vehicle. A sliding door system creates an opening above the service bay. A vehicle is received over the sliding door system, such that at least one wheel of the vehicle rests on the conveyor system. The door slides in a first direction while allowing the conveyor system to slide in a direction opposite the first direction. The conveyor system also supports the at least one wheel of the vehicle while the door and conveyor slide in opposite directions. The sliding of the door and the sliding of the conveyor system occur at least partially simultaneously.

Abstract: A trailer rail assembly includes a base plank with a planar top surface raised above a horizontal plane and extending along an entire longitudinal length of the base member. Such a base plank has a U-shaped cross-section. The assembly further includes a cylindrical shaft with an annular cross-section spanning along an entire longitudinal length of the top surface. A support plate is statically and fixedly attached to the shaft and spanning along the entire longitudinal length of the base plank, and a mechanism for simultaneously rotating the shaft and the support plate in sync and about a fulcrum axis extends along an entire longitudinal length of the shaft while the base plank remains statically affixed at a stationary position.

Abstract: A mouse pad of the present invention includes a first layer, a second layer and a plurality of flexible supporting fibers. The first layer is parallel to the second layer, and the supporting fibers are located between the first and second layers to separate the two layers apart. Thereby, a receiving room is defined between the first and second layers. The first layer is formed with a plurality of macroscopic micro bores which communicate with the receiving room. As such, situations such as dust accumulation on the bottom of a mouse can be mitigated.

Abstract: A protection apparatus for a superconductive magnet unit has a support frame for location relative to a portion of the superconductive magnet unit. The support frame is arranged to carry a buffer for protecting the superconductive magnet unit from a shock load.

Abstract: A composite appliance base used for manufacture and assembly of various appliances such as a clothes washing machine, clothes dryer, or the like. The composite appliance base includes a heater box, an electric motor mount, a fan shroud, and at least one duct. There are also various inlets which are used for water hoses (in the case where the composite appliance base is used for a washing machine or the like) as well as exhaust ducts and integrated cable clips. In one embodiment, the composite appliance base includes a base portion and a fan shroud, as well as a first duct in fluid communication with the fan shroud. The composite appliance base also includes a second duct which functions as the heater box; the heater box is operable with a heater device to heat air flowing through the heater box, the duct, and the fan shroud.

Abstract: A cooler pad for supporting a notebook computer on a user's lap is disclosed to include a soft pad having an accommodation space, a cooling fan mounted in the accommodation space, two slotted cover plates attached to the top and bottom sides of the accommodation space and fastened together to hold down the cooling fan in the accommodation space for enabling the power cord of the cooling fan to be extended to the outside of the soft pad for connection to the notebook computer to obtain the necessary working voltage for the cooling fan during operation of the notebook computer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a frame for mounting a solar panel where a tubular frame member has a generally triangular cross section. The frame member includes a riser element, a span element and a truss element. 5 The frame meets the IEC 61215, Second edition standard for wind and snow loadings without significantly increasing the weight of the solar module compared to conventional frames with an open channel. This invention also relates to an array of solar modules mounted on a structure as well as a method of mounting the frame with a connection channel for slidably accepting an anchor.

Abstract: A support for a notebook includes a main plate with a turn table arranged to a backside of the main plate and a supporting plate arranged to a top side thereof. A handle is formed to the main plate. A blowhole is formed to the supporting plate. A linking rod is arranged between the main plate and the supporting plate. Two turning rods are arranged to two ends of the linking rod. A positioning rod perpendicularly extends from each turning rod. Positioning hooks and retaining rings are formed to a backside of the supporting plate. The positioning hooks are supported by the turning rods so that the supporting plate will tilt from the main plate with certain angle. The turning rods can be moved to other positioning hooks so that angle of the supporting plate to the main plate will be changed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to support and stabilize equipment according to various aspects of the present invention include a conformable support surface mounted to a rigid base. The rigid base may comprise a connector suitably configured to attach the rigid base to a secondary supportive device or stand. The conformable support surface may be configured to receive and support a piece of equipment such as a rifle or camera without a permanent or semi-permanent connection between the cushioned support surface and the equipment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding at least one photovoltaic panel on a roof, characterised in that it comprises: a base plane extending between two fixation wings; holding means for said photovoltaic panel(s) extending vertically relative to said base plane in order to define an air volume between said base plane and said photovoltaic panel(s), said holding means including air inlet/outlet means that permit air circulation in said air volume.

Abstract: A multifaceted trivet with multifaceted functionality includes a trivet within a basket, a trivet that may serve as a lid and/or a cutting board and a trivet with a rotatable base. The trivet within a basket provides further insulation by use of the basket. The basket has serving handles which allows a heated item to be placed within the basket and easily carried to a serving area. The trivet serves as a lid that may also function as a trivet on which a serving dish or container may be placed. The trivet may fit as a lid of a particular container. The trivet may comprise a rotatable base which may be rotated for greater access to a serving dish. The trivet with a rotatable base may further include a basket having wheels for placing the trivet within to carry the trivet and the serving dish.

Abstract: A supporting rack having a compensating mechanism includes a rack body, an action force compensating assembly, a transmission element and a supporting plate. The rack body has a base and support arms. The action force compensating assembly is provided in the rack body. The elastic element is firmly connected to the base. One end of the dragging piece is connected to the hooking plate. The rotating piece is provided on a distal end of the support arm. The other end of the dragging piece is connected to the rotating piece. One end of the transmission element is firmly connected to the rotating piece and pivoted on the support arm. Via the above arrangement, an appropriate force can be applied to the supporting plate. When the user intends to adjust the supporting plate, the elastic element can generate an effect for compensating the action force, thereby providing a better operation feeling.

Abstract: An article for supporting a computer on a user's lap that cools the computer and isolates the user from heat, and methods of manufacture. Some embodiments include a body, a top surface, a bottom surface, a hollow area in between, an aperture through the top surface to the hollow area, and either a fan to move air through the aperture or an indentation in the top surface to allow air to circulate by the computer. Embodiments include a foam portion, a plastic portion that provides stiffness, a fabric covering and one or more side or rear openings to allow airflow. The fan may be powered from a USB port on the computer.

Abstract: A footing form for supporting posts or other upright structural members of buildings and the like includes a primary web, and a plurality of structural webs extending upwardly from the primary web. The webs include structural webs that extend radially outward from a center portion of the base web, and a plurality of ring-like concentric webs that provide additional structural support. The webs form a plurality of upwardly-opening pockets, and apertures through the base web provide for drainage of water and the like from the upwardly-opening pockets. The footing form may have a one-piece molded construction. The footing form provides sufficient support to thereby eliminate the need for concrete or the like to support the posts.

Abstract: A portable laptop computer stand comprises a support assembly mounted atop a pedestal. The pedestal includes a base assembly having a post extending upwardly therefrom. The base assembly is supported by a plurality of radially outwardly extending spokes having castors mounted on free ends thereof. The post may include a telescopic mechanism to allow for vertical height adjustment of the support assembly. The support assembly includes a support panel atop of which is mounted the laptop computer in a secured manner via a pair security devices mounted on opposing sides thereof. The support assembly may further include a pull-out drawer, pull-out keyboard tray having a pull-out mouse panel.

Abstract: A dual screen presentation notebook having components that are integrally connected together to allow easy viewing of presentation materials without the users having to sit side by side craning their necks close together facing the same direction but instead can face opposite one another. When the dual screen presentation notebook is switched on, users can either (i) view identical or mirror images of the presentation materials or (ii) different images on the two monitor screens. The dual screen presentation notebook can be easily converted into a tablet computer and can also be used for other applications such as viewing electronic book, electronic photograph and images, videos, movies, etc.

Abstract: A display has a base, a pivot unit and a screen. The base has a hollow hole. The hollow hole is formed downwardly on the top of the base and has a top opening and at least one wedge hole. Each wedge hole is formed through and at the bottom edge of the bottom of the hollow hole. The pivot unit is mounted detachably in the hollow hole of the base and has at least one engaging element. Each engaging element is formed on the outer surface of the pivot unit and is mounted detachably through the wedge hole on the base. The screen has an indentation formed on the bottom of the screen for connecting the screen to the pivot unit. Therefore, the pivot unit can be detached conveniently from the base.

Abstract: A sliding rail having anti-tilting mechanism is disclosed. The sliding rail includes a slidable connecting piece that is located at an enclosure and that has a fourth retaining portion, a slider whose outer side has a second slidable connecting portion and whose inner side has a resilient piece with a second retaining portion and a third retaining portion that is used to retain or release the fourth retaining portion, and a support with a first slidable connecting portion and a first retaining portion, wherein the second slidable connecting portion is connected with the first slidable connecting portion and moves in the forward and backward direction. When the slider and the support are located at the first relative location, the resilient piece retains the fourth retaining portion. When the slider and the support are located at the second relative location, the slidable connecting piece is released from the slider.

Abstract: A support device is provided herein and includes a pliable support structure. The support device further includes a plate structure for use with the pliable support structure. The plate structure is disposed on the support structure. A coupling member is associated with the plate structure allowing for other members to be coupled to the support device. Elevating assemblies are optionally further included to elevate elongate structure supported by the support device.

Abstract: An adjustable mechanism includes a first bottom plate, a second bottom plate, a receiving block positioned, a receiving block, and an elastic member. The receiving block is positioned between the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate. The receiving block defines a receiving cavity. The connecting member includes an inserted portion. The inserted portion defines a latching groove therein. The elastic member includes an elastic protrusion. The inserted portion and the elastic member are received in the receiving cavity in such manner that the elastic protrusion is received in the latching groove.

Abstract: A clothes cleaning device support system includes a clothes cleaning device for washing clothes, drying clothes or both washing and drying clothes. A mount for supporting the clothes cleaning device over a floor surface includes a top wall and a perimeter wall is attached to and extending downwardly from the top wall. The perimeter wall includes a pair of side walls, a rear wall and a front wall. The front wall has an access aperture therein to access an area below the top wall. The access aperture extends upwardly into a bottom edge of the perimeter wall and toward the top wall. The clothes cleaning device is positioned on the top wall to space the clothes cleaning device above a floor surface. A container is positionable under the top wall and is accessible through the access aperture.

Abstract: An optical system which includes some or all of the following parts: a laser light source which illuminates a spatial light modulator such that optical characteristics are preserved; a stereoscopic display which has a polarization-switching light source; a stereoscopic display which includes two infrared lasers, two optical parametric oscillators, and six second harmonic generators; two light sources processed by two parts of the same spatial light modulator; a method of assembly using an alignment plate to align kinematic rollers on a holding plate; an optical support structure which includes stacked, compartmented layers; a collimated optical beam between an optical parametric oscillator and a second harmonic generator; a laser gain module with two retroreflective mirrors; an optical tap which keeps the monitored beam co-linear; an optical coupler which includes an optical fiber and a rotating diffuser; and an optical fiber that has a core with at least one flat side.

Abstract: A decorative & protective Christmas tree base & assemblage includes a large combination of features consisting of a preferably electrified base member with a plurality of perforations holding an array of sockets for light bulbs for optional lighting of various miniature buildings being surrounded by a white picket fence protecting the display from being dislodged by gifts under or near the tree, use of a white cotton padding cover simulating snow covering the Christmas tree stand, optionally a model train set with a train station, a plurality of miniature buildings such as a post office, bank, church, fire station, police station, and train station of sufficient number and variety to constitute a village, an ice skating rink with moving magnetic figures constituting skaters, all or any number of which can be placed in a infinite variety of locations by the owner, a multiplicity of figurines constituting villagers and optionally the characters of a nativity scene with a manger, angels, choristers, wise

Abstract: A portable article with indicia displayed thereon for use in exercising includes a structure, the structure having a surface, the surface including a plurality of different exercises visibly displayed thereon. The indicia may be displayed on the surface beneath each of the different exercises to facilitate exercise.

Abstract: A reversible heat pump stand for securely supporting heat pumps and allowing drainage of water without ice buildup. The reversible heat pump stand includes a first support frame for securely supporting a heat pump; and also includes a second support frame being interconnected to the first support frame for also securely supporting the heat pump; and further includes support members interconnecting the first and second support frames.

Abstract: The present invention is a mobile structure that is stowable and releasably securable to a wall or other rigid body to maximize floor space. The mobile structure preferably comprises a frame defining upper and lower ends, a work surface or pair of cabinets located on the frame and movable between deployed and stowed positions, and a plurality of legs located at the lower end of the frame. Each leg preferably terminates at a wheel or caster to enable the rolling transport of the mobile structure across a floor or other surface. To facilitate the stowable, compact capabilities of the mobile structure, at least one leg of the plurality is movable between deployed and stowed positions. An interlock assembly is also preferably located on the frame and operable to releasably secure the structure to a rigid body in a predetermined location.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate cassette support bar in a substrate cassette for housing a plurality of horizontally oriented substrates in multiple levels in the vertical direction, the substrate bar being arranged so as to inhibit bending of the central portion of each substrate, comprising: an upper plate made of a carbon fiber composite material; a lower plate made of a carbon fiber composite material; and an intermediate member disposed between the upper plate and the lower plate, and made of a material other than a carbon fiber composite material.

Abstract: A portable riser for supporting a laptop computer or other article at an angle to a supporting surface. The riser includes a base and lid attached to each other by a double hinge. Arc shaped legs deploy form the riser when the lid is moved from a closed position to an deployed position a position where the lid rests against the opposite side of the base. The legs are formed by deforming a sheet of flexible material that lies between the base and a cover plate. The lid and the sheet of flexible material are coupled to each other so that when the lid is moved from the closed to the deployed position, the sheet of material is deployed.

Abstract: A notebook computer cooling pad with a receiving box is provided. The cooling pad has a base plate whose front edge is provided with a curved plate, and the curved plate is coupled with a support plate so as to form a tubular space. A drawer provided at one or each of two ends of the tubular space can be pulled out of or pushed into the tubular space and serves to receive a power cable, a USB flash drive, or a stationery article.

Abstract: A device for fastening a rectangular sensor to a support part has a base plate (2) in which a receiving recess (3) is made. Guide walls (6, 7) are integrally formed on mutually opposite edge sides (4, 5) of the receiving recess (3), said guide walls extending between two corner regions (18, 20; 19, 21) of the receiving recess (3), which corner regions end an edge side (4, 5). Furthermore, stop parts (10, 11) which are shorter than the length of the guide walls (6, 7) are integrally formed on the other edge sides (8, 9), in each case in the central region thereof, the stop parts each having at least one stop section (26) oriented at right angles to the base plate (2), wherein the guide sections (22) and the stop sections (26) bear against a wall of the sensor when the sensor is fitted. As a result, even sensors of relatively large dimensions can be fastened to the support part in a stable and accurately fitting manner with relatively little expenditure on material.

Abstract: A plinth constructed of plastics material including a platform; a continuous side wall depending from said platform and adapted to rest on the ground, said side wall including one or more peripheral portions and one or more divider portions, each of said one or more divider portions dividing the platform into at least two load bearing sections and each divider portion including two spaced apart divider wall portions joined by a bottom wall adapted to rest on the ground so as to support the adjacent load bearing sections of said platform, said platform, said divider wall portions and said bottom wall providing a continuous top face.

Abstract: A portable folding heat-sink assembly for notebook computers implements two or more housings connected at adjacent sides thereof with one or more pivot shafts. Furthermore, heat-sink fans, a circuit board, a switch, and an indication lamp may be optionally settled in some of the housings. Anti-slip pads and supports may be provided at the bottoms of the housings while adjustable pedestals may be provided on the housings. Thus, by the pivot shafts, the heat sink assembly can be expanded for use and can be folded into a reduced volume for portage. Besides, the heat sink assembly can be uprighted on a table to function as an electric cooling fan.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a washing/drying machine at which a pedestal is mounted or supporters for coupling the pedestal and the washing/drying machine to each other. The pedestal includes a housing having a specific space therein, the plurality of supporters mounted at the housing and supporting an object placed on the housing and connection parts connecting the supporters mounted at one side of the housing to each other. The supporters are provided with coupling ribs for fixing the object at the housing. As the pedestal is mounted at the washing/drying machine, it is capable of preventing surfaces of the washing/drying machine and the pedestal from being damaged and of preventing water or other foreign materials from penetrating through a gap between the washing/drying machine and the pedestal by the connection parts mounted between the washing/drying machine and the pedestal.

Abstract: An articulated jib for moving a load is supported on a base and comprises a first jib arm pivotably connected to a base. The first jib arm functions as a bascule and is pivotable about a first axis. There is a first counterweight disposed on the first jib arm. A second jib arm is pivotably connected to the first jib arm and is pivotable about a second axis. A linking rod connects the second jib arm to a lever arm which is also pivotably connected to the base. There is a second counterweight disposed on the lever arm.

Abstract: A wall mounting structure includes a display screen, a stand, and a base. The stand has an upper end connected to a rear surface of the display screen via a first hinge so as to enable the display screen to be rotated forward and backward. The base is fixed to a lower end of the stand and includes at least two rotatable mounting members formed on a lower part of the base. The rotatable mounting members enable the base to be detachably mounted on mounting brackets of a wall. The wall mounting structure enables a user to not only use a flat panel display on a table, but also to hang the flat panel display on mounting brackets fixed to a wall in an easy and simple manner without disassembling the display screen and the stand assembly from each other.

Abstract: A self leveling adaptor that forms a substantially level and planar mounting surface on a curved or otherwise irregular external surface for mounting of an external device having a substantially planar mounting base. The self leveling adaptor of the invention includes a rigid plate having a substantially planar mounting surface and a pliable boot thereabout that is structured to substantially conform to the curved or otherwise irregular external surface. Three nipples between the rigid plate and the external surface cause the rigid plate to be firmly seated against the external surface without rocking.

Abstract: The present invention relates to supports for stacking multiple display elements. The supports are connected in a firm way to one another by a hinge which can, if required, be easily disconnected.

Abstract: A rotation apparatus of a flat display including a standard shaft which is implanted and fixed in the base, a clutch plate which is pivotally supported by the standard shaft so as to be able to freely rotate and is driven to rotate by rotation drive means as needed, a standard gear which is attached and fixed to the standard shaft, an idle gear which is attached to the clutch plate to be able to freely rotate and is engaged with the standard gear to roll around the standard gear, and a rotation output gear which is engaged with the idle gear and attached to the clutch plate to be able to freely rotate and orbit the circumference of the standard gear while rotating itself to support the flat display via the supporting shaft.

Abstract: A stage apparatus enables easy position alignment at a real installation site. Mounts 25 having sub base plates 21 arranged thereon are provided on carriages 25 and thereby constitute sub mounting tables 20a to 20d; and the mounts 25 are fixed to a main mounting table 10 having a main base plate 11. The positions of main base plate 11 and sub base plates 21 are aligned with each other by adjustment mechanisms 30 provided on the sub mounting tables 20a to 20d. As main positioning members 16 and sub positioning members 241, 242 are arranged on the main mounting table 10 and sub mounting tables 20a to 20d, separation can be performed so that a state of position alignment is restorable. Accordingly, position alignment is easy when assembling after transportation.

Abstract: The present invention reduces the footprint of a stage apparatus to achieve a more compact apparatus. Using a Y-axis shaft having a magnet on the inside and a Y-axis mover constituted by a coil that surrounds the Y-axis shaft as a Y-axis drive part for moving a Y-axis movable body makes the drive part smaller than a linear motor. Consequently, a lateral part that faces a side gliding surface is arranged downwardly of the one Y-axis mover, to thereby eliminate the footprint occupied by the lateral part when lined up side-by-side with the Y-axis drive part.

Abstract: Supporting frame for an electrically active panel comprising a peripheral structure (1) for receiving an electrically active panel (20), the peripheral structure (1) of which comprises an internal electrical connection means (14) for connection to an electrically active panel (20) carried by the frame, at least one first external electrical connection means (16) for connection to a first means external to the frame, and electrical linking means (18) for electrically linking at least the internal electrical connection means (14) to at least the first external electrical connection means (16), the electrical linking means (18) extending along the peripheral structure so as to be concealed by the peripheral structure, the peripheral structure comprising a hollow portion (25) in which the electrical linking means (18) are received.

Abstract: A tool moving module for a positioning platform comprises: a base on which is disposed a support table, and on the top of the support table is a pivoting portion; a support frame having a pivoting portion to be pivotally connected with the pivoting portion of the base to enable the support frame to be pivoted about the base to change its tilt angle, on a top of the support frame being formed a carrying surface around a periphery of which being arranged plural clamping members; at least one tilted control assembly disposed between the base and the support frame and located at the same side. After being fixed on the support frame, the positioning platform can be adjusted to a tilted position to substantially reduce its horizontal width, thus facilitating the transportation work.

Abstract: A compressed gas cylinder assembly is disclosed which includes a metallic cylinder body having an upper end portion with handles and a flow control valve, and a lower end portion with a convex surface from which depends a lower support ring. A non-conductive annular collar surrounds the lower support ring of the cylinder body, and a conductive foot ring connects the annular collar to the lower support ring of the cylinder body, providing a conductive path to ground for the metallic cylinder body.

Abstract: There is provided a substantially planar, resilient base adapted for receiving the lower portion of a circular pail containing a material needing stirring or mixing. A raised annular wall on the upper surface of the planar base encircles the circumference of the lower portion of the bucket thereby retaining the bucket. One or more radially projecting wings provide pads upon which the feet of the person stirring the bucket contents may be placed further securing the base to the floor or other surface. The resilient nature of the upwardly projecting, bucket encircling wall allows accommodating buckets of varying diameters.

Abstract: A vertical fuel tank support system for efficiently supporting a vertical propane tank above the ground. The vertical fuel tank support system generally includes a support pad including an internal cavity, wherein the internal cavity extends throughout the support pad, an inner platform defining a first portion of an upper surface of the elongated support pad, wherein the inner platform is comprised of circular configuration, an outer platform defining a second portion of an upper surface of the elongated support pad, wherein the outer platform is comprised of circular configuration and an internal ribbing structure extending within the internal cavity and beneath the inner platform and the outer platform. The internal ribbing structure includes a first ribbing portion and a second ribbing portion, wherein the first ribbing portion interconnects with the second ribbing portion.

Abstract: A pedestal comprising a pedestal base whose upper surface defines at least two pairs of open channels. Each pair of open channels is sized and spaced so that a support member of constant cross-section can be slidably fitted into the pair of channels. The pairs of channels are positioned so that, when a straight support member is fitted into each pair of channels, all the support members are parallel to each other and form a platform for supporting objects. The pedestals are particularly useful in the catering and hospitality industry for supporting food and beverage containers, tableware, flower vases and sculptures.

Abstract: A scooter holding device and method of manufacturing a scooter holding device is disclosed. The scooter holding device has a top end having a first end and a second end, a wheel holding recess positioned at the first end a second wheel holding recess that is transverse to the first wheel holding recess at a second end. The scooter holding device is used to hold and store a scooter when the scooter is not in use.