Abstract: There is provided a foldable motorized cart having at least a first and a second connected section, each of the sections connected with a hinge and pivotable with respect to each other and further including a compartment hingedly connected to either one of the sections, with the compartment having a bottom floor, side walls and a top cover surface, and also having an internal space for containing, a motor drive system, a drive controller and a battery. The battery and drive controller are electrically connected to the motor drive system which is mechanically linked to at least one of a drive wheel or a drive track mechanism for propelling the motorized cart, where the motor drive system is located within the drive track mechanism.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wagon having a basket with an open top through which articles are received to be transported by the wagon. The wagon has a pair of article transport and table flaps that are connected to the top of the basket. The flaps initially hang downwardly against the opposite sides of the basket at which to carry different articles. The flaps are adapted to rotate from a location at the sides of the basket to a location above the top of the basket at which the flaps are connected by zipper fasteners to one another to create a cover to close the top of the basket and form a table extending across the basket. A pull-out rack is carried by the wagon below the basket to be pulled outwardly from the back of the wagon at which to transport another article such as a cooler.

Abstract: A rod piece connection device, comprising: a first connection piece and a second connection piece. The first connection piece includes a first rod piece connection end and a first joggle joint end opposite to the first rod piece connection end. Wherein, the first joggle joint end includes a protrusion head tongue portion and a neck portion. The second connection piece includes a second rod piece connection end and a second joggle joint end opposite to the second rod piece connection end. The second joggle joint end is located corresponding to the first joggle joint end for them to form into a joggle joint. The second joggle joint end includes a protrusion bottom groove portion and a pillow portion. Wherein the protrusion head tongue portion is disposed corresponding into the protrusion bottom groove portion, and the neck portion is located corresponding to the pillow portion.

Abstract: The convertible hand truck and chair device may combine the advantages of a wheeled hand truck with the advantages of a folding chair. Such a design may allow a user to transport large or heavy items from one location to another using the hand truck, and to then utilize the hand truck as a chair device for sitting. By way of example, a user going to the beach or a camp site may carry most or all of their needed items, such as coolers, foodstuffs, and other goods, to the beach or camp site location, and then convert the hand truck to a seat where they may sit or rest without the need to bring an additional chair. The device may further collapse down into a compact form factor for ease of transportation.

Abstract: The present apparatus is an improved work bench for conveniently performing various tasks. In particular, the apparatus allows a user to uniquely complete difficult jobs in an easier manner. The proposed embodiment provides a unique experience for a user by providing a pleasant experience.

Abstract: A hand truck includes a cart base for carrying an article and two handle modules pivotally mounted thereto. When the hand truck is in a first state, the cart base is horizontally positioned and one handle module is pivoted to an upright position. When the hand truck is in a second state, the cart base is kept upright, one of the handle modules is pivoted to a spread position, and the other one of the handle modules is horizontally positioned and cooperates with the cart base to carry the article. When the hand truck is in a platform state, the cart base is horizontally positioned, and the handle modules are pivoted to a downward extending position so that the cart base is away from the ground.

Abstract: A travel bag assembly that utilizes a bag construct with a top surface. A retractable pull handle is provided. A depression is formed in the top surface of the bag construct. A support platform is provided that either directly fits into the depression or can be folded to fit in the depression. The support platform is connected to the bag construct by at least one adjustable shaft. The adjustable shaft enables the support platform to be selectively adjusted in elevation throughout a range above top surface of the bag construct without effecting the retractable pull handle.

Abstract: A tool stand includes a table having a tool support surface and a plurality of legs movable relative to the table to define a first configuration and a second configuration of the tool stand. The plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg, each pivotable about a first axis, and the plurality of legs further includes a third leg and a fourth leg, each pivotable about a second axis parallel to the first axis. The tool stand further includes a base frame coupled to the third and fourth legs, and a latch mechanism including a latch element movable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latch mechanism is configured to inhibit movement of each of the legs relative to the table when the latch element is in the latched position and the tool stand is in the first configuration.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a convertible children's high chair. According to various embodiments, the convertible high chair generally comprises a first child seat supported above a floor by a high chair frame, and a second child seat configured for being removably coupled to first child seat. The second child seat is configured such that, when detached from the high chair's first child seat, it can be used apart from the high chair as a booster seat (e.g., secured to the seating surface of a standard chair or another support surface). In certain embodiments, the second child seat includes a base surface configured to stably support the second child seat on a separate support surface (e.g., without the need to be attached to or mounted on a separate base or support member).

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus attachable to a vehicle having a flatbed support surface and a hitch receiver to assist with loading and unloading of wheeled items on and off the vehicle. The apparatus may be attached to a vehicle in a ramp configuration. The apparatus may also be attached to a vehicle in a non-ramp configuration such as a support surface configuration for carrying items thereon.

Abstract: An apparatus for the storage, dispensing and transport of large water bottles. The apparatus has a base and two vertical supports extending upward therefrom. Between the two vertical supports is at least one cage that supports a large water bottle and is hingedly attached to the vertical supports such that the cage is in a substantially vertical position for transport and storage and can be tipped at an angle for dispensing water. A second water bottle cage that is the same structure as the top cage but cut in half and situated in a horizontal position can be placed below the first water bottle cage for storage and transport.

Abstract: A wheeled storage unit for supporting a hydraulic pump and pump accessories is provided.

Abstract: A nonmetallic wheelchair including a frame, left and right armrests, a footrest, left and right rear wheels, left and right front wheels, and, left and right handles. The frame includes main left and right panels, aback section, and a seat section. The back section is coupled to the main left and right panels, and to the seat section. The seat section is coupled to the main left and right panels. The left and right armrests are pivotally coupled to the main left and right panels, respectively. The footrest is pivotally coupled to the main left and right panels. The left rear and front wheels are coupled to the main left panel. The right rear and front wheels are coupled to the main right panel. The left and right handles are coupled to the frame. The nonmetallic wheelchair is completely made of transparent nonmetallic materials.

Abstract: An infant car seat includes a seat base and a stability leg. The stability leg is rotatably disposed under the seat base. The stability leg includes an upper leg tube, a rotary member and a first latch. The upper leg tube includes at least one opening. The rotary member includes a pivoting portion and an encircling portion. The pivoting portion is rotatably connected to the seat base. The encircling portion is connected to the pivoting portion and slidably disposed on the upper leg tube. The first latch is disposed on the rotary member, and adapted to detachably engage with the at least one opening for constraining a movement between the rotary member and the upper leg tube.

Abstract: An omni-track system for mounting onto a wheel may include a plurality of track segments. Each of the plurality of track segments may include a male connector, a female connector, a roller mount, and at least one roller. The female connector may be arranged opposite the male connector. The roller mount may be fixedly secured to the track segment. The at least one roller may be rotatably secured to the roller mount. The plurality of track segments may be linked together to fully encompass an outer circumference of the wheel.

Abstract: An activity box includes two pairs of wheels having blind holes, two axles having two ends releasably insertable into the blind holes, and a box defining a space having a defined volume sufficiently large to fit the axles. The wheels include a first magnetically attractable component. The axles include a second magnetically attractable component secured at each end of each axle. The axles have a length spanning a width of the box, which has two pairs of through holes on two opposing sides to accommodate the axles, such that the axles are threaded through the through holes. The two pairs of wheels are rotatably attached to the box by magnetically coupling the first magnetically attractable component to the second magnetically attractable component, such that the activity box is configured to be used as a cart that can be rolled over a surface.

Abstract: A collapsible mobile stage may be folded into a configuration and the shape of a trailer that may be hauled by a truck. The collapsible mobile stage includes an elevated framework supported by telescoping columns. The elevated framework may be used to support lighting, audio and visual systems. The mobile stage also provides seating for an audience on either side of a central stage supported by a platform. The platform includes a central segment between two opposing lateral segments. The lateral segments may be folded up to form the sides of a trailer while the central segment forms the bottom of the trailer. Audience seating sections may be folded over the platform segments to create the roof of the trailer. Audience seating as well as the elevated framework may be stored within the trailer or within a secondary trailer.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an infant vehicle seat that is capable of independent movement. The infant vehicle seat may include a base including a shell enclosing a seating area and an infant restraint harness. The infant vehicle seat may include four legs, each pivotably mounted to the base and including a joint between an upper segment and a lower segment. The infant vehicle seat may include a first actuator for each leg coupled with the base and the respective upper segment and configured to pivot the leg with respect to the base. The infant vehicle seat may include a second actuator for each leg coupled with the upper segment and the lower segment and configured to bend and extend the leg. The infant vehicle seat may include a control system configured to translate an input command into a series of control signals for each of the first actuators and second actuators.

Abstract: A child carrying device comprising a frame mounted on a set of wheels or castors to enable the device to be manually conveyed thereon, and a seat mounted on said frame, said device including adjustment means for selectively reconfiguring the device such that it is operable as any one of a stroller, a child back carrier and a high chair.

Abstract: A child safety seat (1) for a vehicle, the child safety seat (1) comprises a seat body (2) and a frame (3) which is removably secured to or securable onto an existing vehicle seat (VS) in a rearward configuration, the seat body (2) comprising a back portion (20) and a seat portion (21), the frame (3) being pivotably attached to the back portion (20) of the seat body (2) such that, in use, the seat body (2) is arranged to pivot about the pivotable attachment to the frame (3) during a vehicular accident.

Abstract: A non-powered cooler system with an integrated powered vacuum sealer wherein the outer body may be made up of a hard casing of hard plastic material or soft waterproof material. A lid for a container includes a frame, the frame removably connected to the container, a lid pivotally connected to the frame, the lid configured to cover and seal an inner volume of the container, a table pivotally connected to the frame, the table having at least one support connected thereto and a vacuum sealer connected to the frame, the vacuum sealer configured to seal food wherein the lid subassembly removable from the container.

Abstract: A wagon frame assembly and a system using the same are disclosed herein. In one or more embodiments, an adjustable wagon frame assembly includes a frame structure having a plurality of frame members, the frame structure configured to fit at least partially inside a wagon bed of a pull-type wagon, the frame structure configured to support one or more objects proximate to a periphery of the wagon bed so as to leave a central region of the wagon bed open for transporting one or more additional objects, one or more people, and/or one or more animals. In these one or more embodiments, at least one of the plurality of frame members is adjustable relative to at least another of the plurality of frame members so as to enable the frame structure to fit a plurality of wagon beds having different sizes.

Abstract: Strollers with removable seats and related methods are disclosed herein. An example stroller includes a wheeled frame, a receiver coupled to the frame, and a seat. The seat includes a hub, a mount, and a lock disposed in the mount. The lock is to move from a first positon to a second position when the mount is disposed in the receiver to removably couple the seat to the frame. The seat includes a handle and a pin disposed between the handle and the hub. The handle is moveable from a retracted position to an extended position when the pin is in a third position relative to the handle and the lock is to move from the second position to the first position when the handle moves from the retracted position to the extended position.

Abstract: Wheeled luggage with a seat is disclosed. In one embodiment, a seat base is secured to the upper surface of the suitcase and offset from a collapsible tote handle. A slot extends through the central base of the seat base and is configured to accommodate a handle secured to the suitcase. A pair of handholds are offset from the seat base at the front and rear with an open span between the pair of handholds. The seat base permits a user, such as a child, to straddle the wheeled luggage with legs astride of the suitcase to scoot along a surface.

Abstract: An example baby carrier includes an enclosure, a seat configured to receive a baby, a back frame, and a first support frame. The first support frame includes an extendable arm having a handle, a first hinged leg, and a first wheel mounted to the first leg. The baby carrier is configured to reversibly transition between at least a stowed mode, a stroller mode, and a carrier mode.

Abstract: Foldable strollers with removable seats and related methods are disclosed herein. An example stroller disclosed herein a wheeled frame, a receiver coupled to the frame, and a seat. The seat includes a mount, a lock disposed in the mount; and a handle having an extended positon and a retracted position relative to the seat. The lock is to move from a first position to a second position when the mount is disposed in the receiver to removably couple the seat to the frame, and the lock to move from the second position to the first position to release the seat from the receiver when the handle moves from the retracted position to the extended position.

Abstract: A height adjustable plumber's support includes an elongated board having top and bottom major surfaces that extend from a proximal end to a distal end of the elongated board, a cushioned pad covering a central region of the top major surface, a head pad covering the top major surface adjacent the distal end of the elongated board, a foot pad covering the top major surface adjacent the proximal end of the elongated board, and a pair of flexible handles secured to opposite lateral sides of the elongated board. The height adjustable plumber's support includes a foldable support leg secured to the proximal end of the elongated board. The foldable support leg has a vertical section and a horizontally extending section. The foldable support leg is height adjustable for adjusting the height of the proximal end of the elongated board over a floor surface, such as when the distal end of the elongated board is inserted into a cabinet having an elevated base.

Abstract: A hand truck that includes frame assembly, wheels and a toe plate assembly. The frame assembly includes two side members and a base member extending between the lower ends of the side members. The toe plate assembly is rotatably mounted to the frame so that the toe plate is able to rotate between an operating position in which the toe portion extends forward for sliding under and lifting loads and the toe plate rests against the base member of the frame and a storage position in which the toe plate rests upon the wheel axle and an intermediate shipping position such that when the wheels are removed the hand truck may fit into a box having a minimum depth.

Abstract: A foot assembly includes a block retainer and a non-skid block. The block retainer is configured to be positioned at least proximate to an edge between a bottom surface and a side surface of a structure. The block retainer includes a planar portion, an angled portion, and a front surface. The planar portion has an interior surface configured to contact the bottom surface. The angled portion is diposed at an angle from the planar portion and includes an interior surface configured to contact an angled contact surface of the structure. The front surface includes a first dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF). The non-skid block is connected to the planar portion and includes an exterior portion extending from the front surface away from the structure and includes a second DCOF greater than the first DCOF.

Abstract: A wheelchair lifting device is disclosed. The wheelchair lifting device has a stationary platform, a movable lift assembly, a number of motorized lifting jacks, a foot stand platform, a battery power supply and a wireless lift controller and receiver. The movable lift assembly is attached to the stationary platform by the lifting jacks, and the movable lift assembly can be lifted and lowered relative to the stationary platform by the lifting jacks. The base of the movable lift assembly may be level with or nearly level with the stationary platform when in a lowered position to enable a wheelchair to roll onto the lift assembly without requiring a ramp. In some embodiments, the wheelchair lift includes a scale to weigh the occupant.

Abstract: A trackable baby carriage system, including a trackable baby carriage to communicate with a mobile device, and a detachable and trackable car seat detachably disposed within the trackable baby carriage to hold a child therein and to communicate with the mobile device, such that the mobile device independently tracks a location of the trackable baby carriage and the detachable and trackable car seat.

Abstract: A configurable container assembly is described. Embodiments of the configurable container assembly can include a container having a plurality of slots located around a perimeter of a top of the container. The slots can be configured to receive protrusions of one or more accessories. The configurable container assembly can be implemented in a closed configuration and an open configuration.

Abstract: A foldable baby chair including a bottom portion, a back portion, and a hinged joint connecting the bottom portion to the back portion, wherein the bottom portion and the back portion include a substantially similar and substantially rectangular shape and size, and wherein the hinged joint is to allow the back portion to be configured in different pre-defined positions in relation to the bottom portion, the predefined positions including at least one of a position substantially at 90° to the bottom portion to be configured in a upright chair position, a position wherein the back portion is substantially parallel to the bottom portion, and a position wherein the back portion is substantially 180° and planar to the bottom portion. The baby chair may further include a set of foldable legs fixed to the bottom portion, wherein the set of foldable legs include any of plastic and aluminum.

Abstract: A cooler system having a plurality of integral, insulated walls forming a partially enclosed inner cavity, a stand base attached to a bottom surface of the inner cavity, a lid configured to cover an opening to the inner cavity, and a lid aperture located in the lid configured to allow a pole inserted into the stand base such that a pole may be secured in the stand base and extend vertically through the lid aperture and support the attachment of a grill to the pole.

Abstract: A seat base assembly for a wheelchair includes a dock configured to be mounted to a vehicle frame. An attenuating mechanism is operatively connected to the dock to absorb impact between the vehicle frame and a wheelchair. An interface assembly is operatively connected to the attenuating mechanism to connect a wheelchair to the attenuating mechanism. A crashworthy wheelchair includes a seat having arm rests and a seat back extending therefrom. Front wheels and back wheels are operatively connected to the seat. Each arm rest includes a downward opening slot configured to accommodate a respective one of the back wheels during a negative G event. The wheelchair can include a hook extending down ward from the seat to engage with a respective mating portion of the seat base assembly.

Abstract: A wheel chair lifting device with a stationary platform, a movable lift assembly, four motorized scissors jacks, a foot stand platform, a battery power supply and a wireless lift controller and receiver. The four scissors jacks each placed on one corner of the stationary platform. The movable lift assembly is attached at each corner to the for scissors jacks. The movable assembly can of be lifted and lowered by the four scissors jacks. The scissors jacks are powered by the battery power supply. The motors of the lift jacks are activated by a wireless hand held controller. The base of the movable lift assembly is level with the stationary platform so that no ramp is required for rolling a wheel chair onto the lift assembly.

Abstract: A child stroller apparatus includes a rear and a front leg frame respectively having a first and a second side segment, and a handle frame having a grip portion and a third side segment that are respectively connected fixedly with a first and a second joining part pivotally connected with each other, the second and third side segments being respectively connected pivotally with the first side segment. A latch is disposed between the first and second joining parts, and can lock the grip portion in an unfolded position relative to the third side segment. A cable has two opposite ends respectively anchored with the grip portion and the third side segment, wraps around a prominent portion provided on one of the first and second joining parts, and is tensioned to bias the grip portion to fold toward the third side segment.

Abstract: This invention is for an improved combination chaise lounge and tote cart and especially to an chaise lounge and tote cart which can be folded to a storage position and can be quickly converted between a tote cart and a chaise lounge.

Abstract: A collapsible dolly assembly includes a pair of frames that are each selectively urged between a deployed position and a collapsed position. A pair of rear wheels is rotatably coupled to the frame to roll along a support surface. A pair of front wheels is rotatably coupled to the frame to roll along the support surface. A dolly is hingedly coupled to the frame to support an object thereby facilitating the object to be transported along the support surface. A pair of skid units is movably coupled to an associated one of the frames. Each of the skid units is selectively positioned in a deployed position. In this way each of the skid units frictionally engages a staircase thereby facilitating the object to be urged upwardly and downwardly along the staircase. A braking unit is movably coupled to the frame to selectively engage the staircase when the skid unit is positioned in the deployed position. Thus, the braking unit retains the object at a selected point along the staircase.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a safety seat that is used in vehicles and convertible as a pushchair and mainly includes safety seat, housing, converter mechanism, at least one front wheel, at least one rear wheel, a telescopic handle and a plurality of light sources. Safety seat enables user to safely seat thereon. Housing accommodates safety seat thereon. Housing also houses front wheels and rear wheels while in folded configuration and supports front wheels and rear wheels in un-folded configuration. Housing has a front wall that can be used as a leg support. Converter mechanism easily converts safety seat in a first configuration for use in a vehicle and a second configuration for use as a pushchair. Telescopic handle, when extended, helps pushing pushchair and when retracted can be used as safety seat. Light source illuminates the area in surrounding safety seat.

Abstract: A support frame for a power tool includes a top configured to support a table top and a bottom arranged opposite and parallel to the top. The bottom is configured to support the support frame on a surface when the support frame is in a first position. The support frame further includes a side arranged between the top and the bottom and configured to support the support frame on the surface when the support frame is in a second position. When the support frame is in the first position and the second position, the table top is spaced apart from the surface.

Abstract: A child safety seat includes a seat shell having a child seating area configured to hold an infant or small child and a mounting base for securing the seat shell into a vehicle. The seat shell includes handle mounts located on opposite lateral sides of the seating area configured to attach opposing ends a movable carry handle in a manner enabling pivoting movement thereof. The carry handle includes a pair of lock mechanisms, one disposed at each handle end that enables the handle to be fixed into a selected pivotal position. Each lock mechanism includes a release actuator enabling the lock mechanism to be unlocked so that the carry handle may be repositioned. The release actuators are interconnected in a manner such that releasing movement of one will be transferred to the other, enabling simultaneous release of both lock mechanisms by operation of either release actuator.

Abstract: A foldable stroller frame comprising a lower frame. The lower frame has a front frame section and a rear frame section which are pivotal relative to one another. The lower frame also has a hinge device linking the front frame section to the rear frame section. The hinge device has at least two parts pivotally coupled together and rotatable about a movable axis of rotation between a deployed state and a collapsed state. The hinge device also has a handle arranged along the axis of rotation for grasping by a user to enable the hinge device to be operated.

Abstract: The stroller can be folded into a more compact space. The stroller can include a pair of handle frames that include an upper handle frame, a lower handle frame, and a handle frame folding mechanism. The stroller can also include at least one rear wheel frame, at least one front wheel frame, a first frame folding mechanism rotatably connecting the front wheel frame, the rear wheel frame and one of the lower handle frames, and a second frame folding mechanism rotatably connecting the front wheel frame, the rear wheel frame, and the other of the lower handle frames. A seat can be attached to the stroller frame in a forward or rearward facing configuration. The stroller can be compactly folded with the seat still attached to the stroller frame in both the forward and rearward facing configurations.

Abstract: A tonneau cover having integrated power sources and other accessories includes an outer portion and an inner structural portion. The power source may be one or more solar panels with associated power storage units for storing electrical energy. Accessories may include at least one rear warning sensor attached to a rear facing portion of the tonneau cover and configured to detect a distance to a following vehicle. A visual warning indicator may also be attached to the rear facing portion of the tonneau cover to indicate to the following vehicle when it is following too closely. Side lights and emergency lights integrated into the cover may also be included, as may additional accessories or ports for same.

Abstract: A backpack cart that can be used on rugged terrain and can hold a variety of sizes of backpacks. The cart includes a pair of wheels, a central post, a horizontal support member, a lower strap holding member, an upper strap holding member, a handle member, a pack support plate and a lower support post. The horizontal support member terminates on each side in a wheel retaining shaft holding large pneumatic wheels. The central post is attached to the horizontal support member. The pack support plate is attached the horizontal support holder. The upper and lower strap holding members are attached to the central post. The handle is attached to the top of the central post facing in the opposite direction of the pack support plate. The lower support post is attached to the pack support plate and in a downward orientation allowing its lower tip to touch the ground.

Abstract: A game cart for hauling or carrying a large game animal is collapsible between a deployed position and a collapsed position. The game cart includes an extension member moveably connected with a frame. The extension member rotates about a pivot axis to collapse first and second legs inwardly towards the frame. First and second wheels may be removed from operational stub axles on the first and second legs and may be stored on storage stub axles attached to the extension member. When the game cart is collapsed, the wheels are carried by the extension member so as to allow the entire cart to be carried by a strap. After the cart is carried by a hunter to a remote location, the cart is deployed by reversing the steps of collapsing the cart. The cart carries a hunted large game animal, after a hunt, from a remote location in the wilderness.

Abstract: A child restraint seat includes a seat unit, a locking mechanism and a releasing handle. The locking mechanism is disposed on the seat unit and adapted to fix the seat unit onto a first external structural unit. The locking mechanism includes a latch base disposed on the seat unit, a first latching component movably disposed on the latch base, and a lock releasing component connected to the first latching component. The first latching component is adapted to move relative to a first constraining component of the first external structural unit for switching between a closed position and an open position. The releasing handle is disposed on the seat unit and connected to the lock releasing component, the releasing handle is utilized to drive the lock releasing component to move the first latching component from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: A child seat includes a seat body, and a first and a second support respectively assembled with the seat body via a first and a second connection. The seat body has a seating surface and a bottom surface below the seating surface, and the first and second support are extendable below the bottom surface. The child seat has a first configuration in which the first support is configured as a leg resting board and the second support extends forward toward the first support, and a second configuration in which the first support is folded to a substantially horizontal position and the second support extends rearward so that the child seat is able to stand on the first and second supports.

Abstract: A carrier mounting (3a, 3b) for supporting an infant carrier on a pushchair chassis, the mounting comprising a socket member having a first socket (17) and a second socket (19) therein, both sockets being configured to receive a correspondingly shaped mounting strut of an infant carrier. The socket member is pivotable between first and second positions such that when the carrier mounting is connected to a pushchair chassis, the first or second socket (17, 19) respectively is locatable in a receiving position in which a longitudinal axis of the respective socket bore is oriented with respect to the pushchair chassis at an angle suitable for receiving a mounting strut of an infant carrier. When the second socket (19) is in its receiving position, said second socket (19) supports the infant carrier at a higher point on the pushchair chassis than the first socket (17).