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Event system
12083680 · 2024-09-10 · ·

The invention relates to an event system (10, 50) for an animated event, wherein the event system (10, 50) comprises: at least one event furniture component (100, 200, 250, 300, 350) which can be moved in space and which comprises at least one table and/or at least one chair, and a device for sensory stimulation (12, 52) of guests (1) of the animated event, wherein the event furniture component (100, 200, 250, 300, 350) which can be moved in space comprises movement means for mechanical movement, and wherein the event system (10, 50) also comprises a first controller (1901) which is designed to control the mechanical movement and the output of the device (12, 52) for sensory stimulation of guests (1) of the animated event in a synchronized manner. The invention also relates to a method for operating such an event system (10, 50).

Wall cladding system and method

A wall cladding system includes a vertical support, a horizontal support, and a panel. The panel has a peripheral edge that abuts a first side surface of the vertical support and a top surface of the horizontal support. In various examples, a portion of the vertical support overlaps a portion of the horizontal support.

Roof system for production of electrical power

A roof system for production of electrical power from solar energy including a roof with laterally disposed longitudinally extending standing seams and brackets secured to the laterally disposed standing seams. The roof system includes a backer panel with an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the backer panel extends between and is secured to the brackets forming an arch shaped backer panel configuration. A thin film solar panel is secured to the upper surface of the arch shaped backer panel.

Below ground blind assembly
10034473 · 2018-07-31 ·

A below ground blind assembly for concealing a hunter below ground includes a box that is selectively positioned in a hole in the ground thereby facilitating a hunter to sit in the box. A cover is removably positioned on the box to conceal the hunter. In this way game is inhibited from seeing the hunter. The cover having an opening therein and a weapon is selectively extended outwardly therefrom. In this way the hunter may shoot the game from the box. A power supply is coupled to the box and the power supply selectively supplies power to an extrinsic electronic device.

Below ground blind assembly
10034473 · 2018-07-31 ·

A below ground blind assembly for concealing a hunter below ground includes a box that is selectively positioned in a hole in the ground thereby facilitating a hunter to sit in the box. A cover is removably positioned on the box to conceal the hunter. In this way game is inhibited from seeing the hunter. The cover having an opening therein and a weapon is selectively extended outwardly therefrom. In this way the hunter may shoot the game from the box. A power supply is coupled to the box and the power supply selectively supplies power to an extrinsic electronic device.

School spaces retrofitted for alternative uses and related technology
10011982 · 2018-07-03 ·

A collection of rentable units and associated structures in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes a first rentable unit encompassing at least a portion of a first retrofitted classroom within a retrofitted school building and a second rentable unit encompassing at least a portion of a second retrofitted classroom within the retrofitted school building. The first rentable unit includes a first reusable bathroom removably disposed in operable association with the first retrofitted classroom. Similarly, the second rentable unit includes a second reusable bathroom removably disposed in operable association with the second retrofitted classroom. The collection further comprises above-floor plumbing drain lines through which the reusable bathrooms are operably connected to a below-floor plumbing drain trunk line of the retrofitted school building.

Solar racking system adapted for suspended ballasting
09982917 · 2018-05-29 · ·

A solar rack for supporting a solar panel, said solar rack including a pair of support frames, each support frame including a front member, a bottom member, and a rear member, wherein the front member, the bottom member, and the rear member cooperate to form a triangularly shaped structure; and a trough including two ends and a base, each end of the trough is configured to be attached to a portion of each of the support frames to form a support upon which the solar panel is disposed, the support having bottom surfaces, wherein the base of the trough is configured to be offset with respect to the bottom surfaces of the support.

Solar array support methods and systems
09954478 · 2018-04-24 · ·

Systems and methods for disposing and supporting a solar panel array are disclosed. The embodiments comprise various combinations of cables, support columns, and pod constructions in which to support solar panels. Special installations of the system can include systems mounted over structures such as parking lots, roads, aqueducts, and other bodies of water. Simplified support systems with a minimum number of structural elements can be used to create effective support for solar panel arrays of varying size and shapes. These simplified systems minimize material requirements and labor for installation of the systems.

Apparatus, system and method for resource distribution

A system for the distribution of resources. The system includes a housing including at least one water vapor distillation device, at least one power generating device, at least one source water reservoir, at least one product water reservoir, and at least one energy storage device.

Funeral institution and funeral attendance assisting method
09903127 · 2018-02-27 · ·

A funeral institution includes an entrance connected to an approach way of a vehicle, an exit connected to an exit path of the vehicle, a roadway of the vehicle, a vehicle mourner reception device, car stop lifts, and incense-burner stands. The roadway is placed along front-side wall surfaces of ceremonial halls and connects the entrance and the exit. The vehicle mourner reception device is placed on a right side in a direction of travel on the roadway so as to be closer to the entrance than to the ceremonial hall. The car stop lifts fix the vehicles in predetermined areas, respectively. The predetermined areas and are areas in which altars and screens can be seen in front of the ceremonial halls on the roadway. The incense-burner stands are placed on the right sides of the predetermined areas, respectively, in the direction of travel.