Abstract: A transport carriage for industrial plants comprises a bearing structure mounted on a plurality of wheel units pivoting around respective vertical axes. The wheel pivoting units are connected by means of kinematisms to a single control plate mounted articulated around a vertical axis. The control plate may be maneuvered by means of a steering unit including a steering plate which is mounted articulated around the same articulation axis of the control plate. The steering unit is provided with a vertical bar suitable to be engaged into a hole of the steering plate and into any one among the two holes of control plate (5) to join the plates integrally in the rotation around the articulation axis thereof. When the engagement member is inserted into the abovementioned first hole, the wheels of the carriage are prearranged for movement in the normal advancement direction, with the possibility of steering within a limited angular field.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an electronic equipment enclosure that provides directed airflow only to those volumes within the enclosure that require the airflow. The electronic equipment enclosure further provides protection from contaminants such as falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, windblown dust, splashing water, hose-directed water, and ice. A pedestal may be coupled to the electronic equipment enclosure that facilitates movement of the electronic equipment enclosure via a pallet jack, forklift, front loader, or similar jacking device. A sidecar may also be coupled to one or more sides of the electronic equipment enclosure to facilitate vertically mounted equipment within the sidecar.

Abstract: A posterior walker has an anteriorly open, wheeled frame having a transverse posterior structural member, a left and right forearm support member attached to the frame, and adapted to be aligned with the forearms of a user at an angle wherein the user's wrist is lower than the elbow, and left and right hand grips associated with the left and right forearm support member.

Abstract: A refuse and recycling cart assembly includes a U-shaped lower frame to hold a plurality of refuse or yard waste containers with easy turn lockable wheels to provide for maneuvering the cart in tight places, stopping or storing the cart on inclined and slippery surfaces or immobilizing the cart during loading or unloading. A U-shaped upper frame with a low to the ground wide rear opening provides for easy loading of containers into the cart with little lifting required. A U-shaped rear vertical support frame has a removable upper frame to give even more clearance for loading containers into the cart with little lifting. The top of the upper rear vertical support frame is bent to provide a handle with a user gripping strip placed on the handle. Upper and lower U-shaped horizontal supports are cantilevered from the upper vertical support frame to support a pair of recycling bins.

Abstract: A golf bag cart includes a body for engaging a golf bag. The body has a first longitudinal end and an opposite second longitudinal end. A first pair of wheels is rotatable about a first axis of rotation at or adjacent the second longitudinal end, a second pair of wheels rotatable about a second axis of rotation which is pivotable relative to the body between a folded position and an outstretched position. When the second axis of rotation is in the outstretched position, the first and second wheel pairs support the body in a slanted orientation. When the second axis of rotation is in the folded position, the first and second wheel pairs support the body in a generally horizontal orientation. When the second axis of rotation moves from the outstretched position to the folded position, the second axis of rotation moves away from the first axis of rotation.

Abstract: A cart according includes a frame for supporting a container. A pedal is connected to the frame. An arm for opening a lid of the container is supported by the frame. Linkage connects the arm to the pedal, so that when the pedal is depressed, the arm lifts open the lid of the container. Existing container designs can be used with the cart. The pedal and arm can be used to lift open the lid of the existing container. The existing containers can easily be removed and replaced on the cart.

Abstract: Described herein are castor (a.k.a. caster) wheel assemblies, as well as devices (such as shopping trolleys or carts) that incorporate castor wheel assemblies.

Abstract: A rollator includes a support frame assembly, a handgrip unit pivotable relative to the support frame assembly between depressed and non-depressed positions, at least three wheels mounted pivotally to a bottom portion of the support frame assembly, and at least one braking device including a brake wire unit connected to the handgrip unit, and a brake fixed to the support frame assembly at a location proximate to one of the wheels and connected to the brake wire unit. The brake includes a casing, a stop member, and a gear connected coaxially to one of the wheels. The stop member is movable between free and braking positions where the stop member is spaced apart from and is engaged with the gear, respectively.

Abstract: A janitorial bucket conveyance system that combines a mobile container receiving containment enclosure with multiple insertable independent identical buckets for use in commercial cleaning environments. The independent identical buckets are positioned for use and transportation within the enlarged mobile containment enclosure onto which cleaning associated accessory can be selectively mounted related to floor washing requirements.

Abstract: In order to temporarily close off the open end or ends of a supermarket cage to reduce risk of products falling out, a supermarket cage protection device is proposed which comprises a roller (16) mounted between respective brackets (30) which are adapted to be fitted removably to opposing upper regions of opposing side frames (22) of a supermarket cage (20). A sheet of flexible material (12) is mounted upon and extensible from the roller (16) so as to cover, in use, an open end of the supermarket cage. Means for releasably securing the sheet (12) when so extended may comprise a channel element (14) providing a hook to engage a bottom cage element and optionally a grip portion (45) to facilitate its release. In its simplest form such a device is, in effect, a roller blind adapted for fitting to a delivery cage.

Abstract: A small cart, having a cart body and handle bar, the cart body has an open space with an open rear end. The handle bar is positioned on the back of the cart body, the lower portion of the handle bar is connected to both sides of the cart body through pivots. A top loading plate with surrounding boards is on the top of cart body. A bottom tray with attached wheels is in the bottom space of the cart body. Each lower portion of both sides of the cart body has a pin which extends to the back to the bottom tray. The top loading plate and bottom tray improve the transportation capacity. The top loading plate has a slope for delivering cylindrical shaped materials, its front board can be placed flat for unloading. The handle bar can be used either for pushing or pulling the small car.

Abstract: Briefly, embodiments of methods or apparatuses used in conjunction with a walker are described.

Abstract: A cart for distributing for instance food in aisles of airplanes is described. The cart comprises a cabinet-shaped body (10) as well as a door (20) coupled hingedly to the body, capable of being closed by means of a lock system (100). The lock system is a multipoint lock system (100), wherein a bolting of the door with respect to the body is accomplished at a plurality of positions along a free vertical side edge (23) of the door.

Abstract: A slab cart for sheet material which comprises a dolly component. A shelf component receives the sheet material. A mechanism is for coupling the shelf component to the dolly component in a pivotable manner, so that the shelf component will go from a horizontal position to a vertical position. When the shelf component is in the horizontal position the sheet material will be manually slid off of the shelf component onto a support table and be manually slid from the support table onto the shelf component. When the shelf component with the sheet material is in the vertical position, the sheet material will be held on edge to the shelf component and be transported by the dolly component through the confines of narrow places.

Abstract: A method for draining and transporting large diameter hoses includes providing a frame that is movable by virtue of a pair of wheels. The center of gravity of the frame, and of the frame and a coiled hose situated on it, is located directly above the wheels. The frame includes a front toe for facilitating the rolling of a coiled segment of hose up and onto the frame. The frame includes horizontally disposed rollers that facilitate removal of the coil from the frame. The frame also includes a guide bar to assist in maintaining the coil in an upright position during transport. An attachment is removably secured to the frame to allow a portion of the hose to drape over an elevated roller to extract water from the hose and, alternatively, to allow a power-driven winding rod wind the hose into a coil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to corded electric devices and more particularly to corded electric devices that move their location such as an electric lawn mower. The present invention is a device for handling the electric cord of a device such as an electric lawn mower or some other movable platform to which electric power is provided (a lawn mower is a movable platform having a device for cutting grass such as spinning blades). The present invention manages the position of a cord as the platform on which it is mounted is moved.

Abstract: A bucket stand is described herein. The bucket stand has a body for receiving and supporting cylindrical objects such as paint containers. Within the body is a padding for securing the cylindrical objects, so that when a user lifts the cylindrical object, for example, the paint container's handle, the bucket stand is lifted too. This permits better portability of both objects without having to separate them and carry each individually. Furthermore, the cylindrical object is only temporarily secured within the bucket stand for easy removal of the object when desired. The bucket stand is also able to be further elevated and includes wheels to enable sliding of the stand. Additional padding is utilized to allow various sizes of cylindrical objects to be retained. Some embodiments utilize angled walls, magnets and fasteners to further assist in securing the cylindrical objects within the bucket stand.

Abstract: An engine generator movable on left and right wheels. The wheels are provided on a rear section of a bottom cover via an axle. A cylinder of an engine is disposed so as to incline upwards towards the direction of the axle. Inclining the cylinder lowers the center of gravity of the engine and disposes the axle positioned below the cylinder at a high position, thereby reducing the height of the engine generator. The orientation of the engine generator during travel is stabilized.

Abstract: A device for transporting various articles has a container with a bottom portion and two opposing sidewall portions extending vertically from the bottom portion. A plurality of locating features may be placed within the container, upon a pair of opposing sidewalls. Securing sheets are adapted to fit within the locating features to accommodate a number of different articles. The securing sheets may be flexible so that they can expand to accommodate an article and to provide a compressive-type securing force to keep the article in place once inserted. Some embodiments contain securing sheets which have less vertical height than the sidewall portions of the container so that articles attached to a pedestal can be securely held within the device. A means for rolling the device may be attached to the bottom portion.

Abstract: A portable workstation includes wheels, a tabletop, a generally planar member and a chassis joining the wheels, the tabletop and the planar member. While joined to the wheels and the tabletop by the chassis, the planar member is movable between a protracted position and a retracted position. A majority of the planar member extends above the tabletop in the protracted position, and a majority of the planar member does not extend above the tabletop in the retracted position.

Abstract: A foldable walker apparatus includes a pair of spaced-apart inner frame members of two parts each hinged together, with a pair of link members diagonally extending therebetween. Each link has a bend extending upwardly and outwardly. The walker has support members that are arc-shaped with a seat extending between their apexes. A collapsible basket is provided with two end members each having a rigid peripheral portion connecting the frame members and a basket member of flexible fabric extending therebetween. A self-adjusting brake rod is provided with a gripping member spring-biased to remain free of the brake rod until the gripping member is operatively actuated to engage and thereby actuate the brake rod. A brake housing fully extends around a brake pad mechanism, including a means for connecting and adjusting the corresponding brake pad, to at least the outer periphery of one of the wheels for fully protecting the brake pad mechanism.

Abstract: There is provided a brake pad assembly for a walker apparatus. The walker apparatus has a frame and a wheel pivotally connected to the frame. The assembly includes a brake pad mechanism having a brake pad. The brake pad mechanism is spring-biased to position the brake pad spaced-apart from and adjacent to the wheel. The brake pad mechanism is configured to cause the brake pad to abut the wheel when the brake pad mechanism is actuated. The assembly includes an arch-shaped brake housing. The brake pad mechanism pivotally mounts to the arch-shaped brake housing. The arch-shaped brake housing extends completely over the brake pad mechanism for fully protecting the brake pad mechanism.

Abstract: A portable voting booth having multiple voting stations or trays combined with a single voting cart. The voting cart includes portable voting booth trays that can be deployed from the voting cart with privacy shields that are formed integral and can be erected for privacy. Voting trays are placed at various levels to accommodate individuals of various heights, including individuals utilizing wheelchairs while also providing a compact storage configuration. Beneath the retractable voting stations is an area for storage of voting materials, allowing the materials to be assembled in a remote location and sealed within the utility cart for storage. The cart then can be moved to the particular locations for the voting procedure. Upon completion of the voting process the cart can be resealed with the cast ballots. Tracking systems are optionally employed to track the cart and/or contents of the cart.

Abstract: There is provided a walker apparatus having a brake, a braking handle, a brake wire, a brake rod, and a brake rod assembly. A gripping member connects to the brake wire. The gripping member includes a plate having a first end, a second end and an aperture near the second end. The plate connects to the brake wire near the first end and the plate slidably receives the brake rod through the aperture near the second end. The gripping member includes a clamp that engages the brake wire via a set screw. The gripping member is spring-biased to remain free of the brake rod in a non-actuated mode. When the braking handle actuates the brake wire, the plate tilts with the first end elevating relative to the second end, thereby causing the plate to engage with and abut the brake rod for thereby actuating the brake rod to brake.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a trash cart, namely an enclosed trash cart having a top and front doors that swing open on a hinged system. The enclosed trash cart is connected to at least one wheel axle having wheels that allow the cart to be transported from a storage area to the curb for garbage pickup. The trash cart can also have an attachment system that gives the owner the option of overlaying a number of different external decorative panels to the trash cart making the cart both functional and decorative. The trash cart of the present invention enables a homeowner to store daily garbage outside the home or garage in a decorative enclosure that keeps the garbage protected from animals and makes it easy to transport garbage to the curb on pick-up day.

Abstract: The invention is Bedside-ready Patient Ambulatory Device to facilitate a patient in getting out of bed and moving about. The device itself includes three significant parts. The first is a U-shaped base frame member supported by six castor type wheels. The second member is a midframe member which is generally U-shaped and upwardly extending bent above the mid point of the distal legs of the U-shaped midframe member to form an upper portion generally planar with the underlying U-shaped base frame member. The third element is an I.V. pole supported vertically by crossbars on the midframe member and the base frame member. The device facilitates the ambulatory movement of a patient while serving as a transport vehicle for needed treatment paraphernalia.

Abstract: A child restraint system includes an infant carrier and a base adapted to be mounted on a passenger seat in a vehicle in a vehicle mode. The infant carrier is also configured to be mounted on a stroller frame in a stroller mode. The infant carrier includes a seat shell and a carrying handle coupled to the seat shell.

Abstract: Among other things, a movable medical device cart has a work surface on a pedestal and legs under the pedestal, an electronic device accessible at the work surface in connection with performing a medical procedure, and a computer mounted near a bottom of the pedestal to sink heat away from the computer.

Abstract: A foldable cart for transporting golf clubs includes a main frame, a joint unit, a handle frame, two supporting frames, a club holder, a front wheel, two rear wheels, an auxiliary frame unit and a linking rod. The joint unit has four joints, each of which includes a first, second and third lock. When the first lock is released, the handle frame may be folded towards the main frame. When the third lock is released, the front wheel and fork may be turned over. When the second lock is released, one of the joints is moved upwards and pushes the linking rod and two supporting rods to make the front wheel, front fork, two auxiliary supports and two rear wheels folded towards the main frame.

Abstract: A wagon includes a wagon pan including a wagon pan sidewall and a footwell including a footwell sidewall and a bottom. The wagon pan and footwell are adapted to be shipped in a nesting configuration and fastened together with the wagon pan on top of the footwell to form a body of the wagon. A handle and a number of are wheels adapted to be connected to the body of the wagon. The handle and wheels may also be shipped in a nested configuration with respect to the footwell.

Abstract: A single handled two-wheeled gimbaled bucket dolly or hand truck is configured to lift, transport and pour the contents of a bucket or container with minimal operator effort. The dolly or hand truck may use a horizontal “C” shaped frame cross member and two rigid vertical gimbaled columns to support a pivoting bucket or container. This apparatus allows the bucket to tilt a full 180 degrees on its horizontal axis in order to effortlessly dispense its contents and to transport the bucket across uneven terrain. A second gimbaled bucket or container holder can be combined into one unit allowing for lifting, transporting and pouring the contents of containers or buckets.

Abstract: There is provided a walker apparatus having a frame, a wheel pivotally connected to the frame, and a brake pad assembly. The assembly has a brake housing configured to partially cover the wheel. The assembly has a brake pad mechanism including a brake pad lever pivotally mounted to the housing. The brake pad lever is actuated via a first end and has a second end spaced-apart therefrom. The brake pad mechanism has a brake pad connected to the brake pad lever adjacent to the second end of the brake pad lever. The brake pad lever is spring-biased to position the brake pad spaced-apart from and adjacent to the wheel. The brake pad lever is configured to cause the brake pad to abut the wheel when the lever is actuated. The brake housing extends about the brake pad mechanism for fully protecting the brake pad mechanism.

Abstract: A stable stand or cart for one or more gas cylinders includes a T-shaped base assembly having a forwardly extending base member and a lower rear cross member with three casters fixed to a lower surface thereof. An upwardly extending frame includes two upwardly extending telescoping tubes and an upper cross member fixed to the tubes. An upper and a lower C-shaped support member are fixed to the upwardly extending frame and a clamp is provided to fix the distance between the C-shaped support members. The stand or cart also includes a first flexible belt, four guide members, and a central positioning member for positioning the central positioning member for different size gas cylinders. A second flexible belt extends from the central positioning member around the gas cylinder or cylinders to hold the cylinder or cylinders to the stand or cart.

Abstract: There is provided a walker apparatus having a brake, a braking handle, a brake wire, a brake rod, and a brake rod assembly. A gripping member connects to the brake wire. The gripping member includes a plate having a first end, a second end and an aperture near the second end. The plate connects to the brake wire near the first end and the plate slidably receives the brake rod through the aperture near the second end. The gripping member includes a clamp that engages the brake wire via a set screw. The gripping member is spring-biased to remain free of the brake rod in a non-actuated mode. When the braking handle actuates the brake wire, the plate tilts with the first end elevating relative to the second end, thereby causing the plate to engage with and abut the brake rod for thereby actuating the brake rod to brake.

Abstract: A child's carriage including a frame that supports a seat for a child and from which a rear bar extends for pushing the carriage and from which a front rod extends to a fork to which a front wheel is mounted. A swivel is mounted between the front rod and the fork which swivel is covered by a housing for at least one light source and wherein the light source is controlled by a switch on the rear bar.

Abstract: A cart having a platform and at least one forward located non-direction biased caster wheel and two rearward located direction biased caster wheels. A second forward located non-direction biased caster wheel may be provided. Various cart types are disclosed including lumber, flatbed, nursery, utility and luggage carts. An embodiment for converting between biased direction and non-biased direction rear wheels is also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a golf cart comprising a frame and a support for supporting a person on the cart. An undercarriage includes at least two wheels. An energy source and a driving arrangement are provided for propelling the cart. The frame includes a plurality of elongated golf club holders integrated in the cart. The golf club holders form at least a part of the frame of the golf cart and extend parallel to each other substantially in the longitudinal center of the cart and in a forward and upwardly inclined position with the openings of the golf club holders at a front of the cart. The cart is made up of a plurality of easily disconnect-able parts or units in order to disassemble and assemble the cart for transport or for conversion into a trolley.

Abstract: A medical ventilator cart, for use in hospitals or other medical settings, stores and transports various components of a ventilator system, such as a Breath Delivery Unit, a display monitor, and a compressor. First and second platforms are suspended above a base of the cart and allow the various ventilator cart components to be separately and independently placed on and removed from the cart without the need to move or rearrange any of the other ventilator components. One version of the cart provides an additional compressor platform attached to the base for mounting a compressor below the first platform.

Abstract: A coupling device of a transport cart, through which the transport cart can be coupled to a structure of a supply panel for medical applications, wherein the supply panel can be positioned through a ceiling mount. The coupling device has a first and a second jaw that can be coupled to the structure of the supply panel, wherein, in order to couple the transport cart to the structure, the first jaw, via a first latching device, and the second jaw, via a second latching device, can be locked into a closed position (FIG. 6) from a stopped, uncoupled open position upon mechanical pressure contact with the structure.

Abstract: A pushable frame includes a plurality of wheels to allow maneuvering due to a rolling motion of one or more wheels. A power generator is operatively connected to the wheels such that kinetic motion of the wheels caused by the frame being pushed or pulled by the user is converted into electric energy. A speed regulator is operatively connected with the plurality of wheels and the power generator such that a rolling speed of one or more wheels is controlled based on a rolling condition of the one or more wheels.

Abstract: A foldable device of golf bag cart comprises: an upper cart stand, a bottom cart stand and a linkage set. The upper cart stand, having an adapter that is provided with a slider on its top, is provided with a slider mount at each of the two distant ends above and below the slider. The bottom cart stand is in pinned connection with the adapter at its top. The linkage set, made up of a plurality of linkages, forms links between the slider and the bottom cart stand, between the adapter and the rear wheel frame and between the bottom cart stand and the front wheel frame. By means of the setup of such links, the simultaneous unfolding or folding of the upper cart stand, the bottom cart stand, the front wheel and the rear wheels can thus be accomplished, which facilitates the handiness in use.

Abstract: The described embodiments of the present invention provide a modular mobile workstation with storage capacity. The apparatus has a modular shell that can be used for a variety of purposes, including, but not limited to, a stool and low table combination, a table and coat-rack combination, and a high table combination. The modular shell encloses a removable inner shell that can be used to store goods while traveling with the unit. In one embodiment, two large wheels cap the respective ends of the shell and allow the apparatus to roll freely behind a user. A multi-use handle is also included with the apparatus. In one embodiment, the handle is collapsible and is secured to the apparatus by a securing scarf, which also serves to hold the interlocking pieces of the outer shell together. The unit is useful for travelers needing a mobile workspace, and prevents the need for additional luggage, as it also provides storage capacity.

Abstract: Provided is a walking aid having a frame comprising a first and a second frame member, a grip connected with the upper part of the aforementioned first frame member, a first steerable wheel arranged on the bottom end of the aforementioned first frame member and a second wheel which is arranged on the lower end of the second frame member. The wheels are connected with the frame such that stability in a first plane is ensured for a user during an application of a vertical load on the aforementioned grip. The walking aid extends on one side of the user.

Abstract: A multi-use wagon is disclosed. The wagon includes a body supported by a plurality of wheels, front and rear seats disposed within the body, and forward and rear back-support panels pivotably coupled to the front and rear seats to provide back support and to selectively fold to create a table top surface. The seats are removable. The wagon also includes left and right side panels pivotably coupled to the body, wherein the left and right side panels are configured to be operatively placed in one of three positions: to be used in a stowed position at a left and right sides, respectively, of the wagon body, to be lifted to provide upper side support to the wagon body while carrying a child or cargo, and to operatively fold, outwardly to provide a right or left side portion, respectively, of the table top surface. The wagon includes an insulated chest.

Abstract: A patient support platform or mobile support cart is provided. The mobile support cart includes a transmission system that allows the patient and/or medical staff member to choose a stop, walk or roll mode. In the stop mode, the castor wheels are prevented from rolling across the floor by a braking mechanism. In the walking mode, the transmission causes a tracking wheel to engage the floor for providing tracked or guided motion to the mobile support cart. In a roll mode, the tracking wheel is raised and is disengaged from the floor, and the castor wheels are free to rotate. The platform is capable of supporting devices that may be attached or associated with a patient throughout their stay at a healthcare facility. The braking mechanism can include a cable and an associated brake arm, with the cable positioned to allow braking without inhibiting the ability of the castor wheel to swivel with respect to a castor mounting plate.

Abstract: A transporter for transporting a subject over a surface that may be irregular. The transporter includes a support platform for supporting a load, the loaded support platform defining fore-aft and lateral planes and characterized by a load distribution. A plurality of ground contacting elements are coupled to the support platform such that the transporter is statically stable with respect to tipping in the fore-aft plane. At least one of the plurality of ground contacting elements is driven by a motorized drive arrangement. A sensor module generates a signal indicative of the load distribution. Based at least on the load distribution, a controller commands the motorized drive arrangement.

Abstract: A person moving device for moving a person of limited mobility. The device comprises a lower floor engaging frame part (1) and an upper patient carrying part (6) adapted to carry a patient by engaging the patient's torso from the front and which is mounted to the lower frame part for movement between a patient load-unload position and a patient transport position. The upper patient carrying part being mounted to the lower frame part for curvilinear movement about an axis extending across the patient and positioned so that the patient.s torso moves substantially by rolling about an axis across the device and the patient and substantially about a centre of mass of the patient. A handle (12) is also provided by which a user can cause the upper patient carrying 10 part to move from the load-unload position to the transport position.

Abstract: There is provided a foldable walker apparatus with a wheel fork and a frame portion having a first end facing the wheel fork, a first bore extending from the first end towards a second end opposite thereof, an exterior disposed between the first end of the frame portion and the second end of the frame portion, and a second bore disposed between the first end of the frame portion and the second end of the frame portion. The second bore extends from the exterior of the frame portion to the first bore in a direction generally perpendicular to the first bore. A shaft couples with the first bore and includes a recess facing the second bore. A bearing outer race couples to the wheel fork and a bearing inner race couples to the shaft. A securing member extends through the second bore and engages with the recess of the shaft.

Abstract: A portable hand cart particularly suited for carrying a welding system is provided. The cart includes a bottom platform carried by a rectangular bottom frame; a back frame extending upward from the bottom frame and including an angled handle; a top platform carried by a rectangular top frame that is somewhat narrower than the bottom frame; a front frame extending upward from the front sides of the bottom frame; two front wheels; two back pneumatic wheels; a lower tank frame extending rearward from the back bottom frame and supporting a tank platform; and an upper tank cradle extending rearward from the back of the top frame. The cart is stable and balanced both in a shop and in the field when loaded with a welding system and with or without a compressed gas cylinder.

Abstract: A Multi-Purpose Mobile Cart including a tool chest adapted to hold tools, a computer system for executing computer executable programs, a plurality of electrical devices, and a plurality of speakers; a computer system for executing computer executable programs including a monitor for viewing images, a computer hard drive for storing data and programs, a keyboard adapted to input information into the computer system, and a mouse adapted to provide a user interface with the computer system; a plurality of electrical devices adapted to provide reception and amplification of radio or television signals and further adapted to provide playback of media; and a plurality of speakers, the plurality of speakers adapted to provide audio output from the computer system and the plurality of electrical devices.