A quick-release anchoring apparatus with acceleration damping includes an anchor member configured to engage an external reference surface and form a substantially airtight seal therewith that defines a controlled pressure zone. A first auxiliary component carries the anchor member. A vent port provides fluid communication between the controlled pressure zone and an area of ambient pressure. A second auxiliary component moves relative to the first auxiliary component between a vent port closure position and a vent port open position. The second auxiliary component and the first auxiliary component are discrete components. One or more flexible members deform as the second auxiliary component moves in a venting direction away from the vent port closure position toward the vent port open position. The one or more flexible members resist accelerations of the second auxiliary component away from the vent port closure position but allow normal lifting of the anchoring apparatus.

The invention relates to a functional, adhesive mounting apparatus set for the mounting of products used in different sectors such as land, air and sea vehicles, home office and similar space decorations and medical products.

A helmet mount system for attaching a device to a helmet comprises a threaded interface assembly having an outer portion and a threaded insert received within a cavity formed in the outer portion. The outer portion has an inward facing surface configured to receive an adhesive layer for coupling the inward facing surface to a surface of the helmet. In a further aspect, a ballistic helmet having the helmet mount system herein is provided, wherein the helmet mount system does not penetrate a ballistic layer of the ballistic shell.

Disclosed herein are devices and systems for detachably mounting accessories, such as kitchen and bath accessories. In one aspect, a disclosed system encompasses a caddy device for detachably coupling at least one accessory; and at least one accessory configured to detachably couple to the caddy device. The caddy device may be mounted to any surface and used for detachable coupling one or more accessories, such as a kitchen sponge or brush. Also disclosed herein are kits and methods for using the disclosed devices and systems.

Disclosed herein are devices and systems for detachably mounting accessories, such as kitchen and bath accessories. In one aspect, a disclosed system encompasses a caddy device for detachably coupling at least one accessory; and at least one accessory configured to detachably couple to the caddy device. The caddy device may be mounted to any surface and used for detachable coupling one or more accessories, such as a kitchen sponge or brush. Also disclosed herein are kits and methods for using the disclosed devices and systems.

A carrier device for securing an accessory to a vehicle is provided. The carrier device includes a support frame and a first suction cup. The first suction cup includes a suction cup housing defining a suction chamber, a vacuum pump configured to selectively adjust the pressure within the suction chamber to couple the first suction cup to a vehicle, and a first pressure sensor positioned within the suction cup housing to detect suction chamber pressure information. The first suction cup may further includes an electrical line coupled to the first pressure sensor to transmit suction chamber pressure information to a location outside of the first suction cup, and an integrally molded housing formed around the electrical line to prevent pressure loss within the suction chamber. The first suction cup may include a short range wireless module positioned within the suction cup housing and coupled to the first pressure sensor to selectively pair the first pressure sensor to a nearby electronic device to transmit the suction chamber pressure information to a location outside of the first suction cup.

A carrier device for securing an accessory to a vehicle is provided. The carrier device includes a support frame and a first suction cup. The first suction cup includes a suction cup housing defining a suction chamber, a vacuum pump configured to selectively adjust the pressure within the suction chamber to couple the first suction cup to a vehicle, and a first pressure sensor positioned within the suction cup housing to detect suction chamber pressure information. The first suction cup may further includes an electrical line coupled to the first pressure sensor to transmit suction chamber pressure information to a location outside of the first suction cup, and an integrally molded housing formed around the electrical line to prevent pressure loss within the suction chamber. The first suction cup may include a short range wireless module positioned within the suction cup housing and coupled to the first pressure sensor to selectively pair the first pressure sensor to a nearby electronic device to transmit the suction chamber pressure information to a location outside of the first suction cup.

Disclosed are various embodiments for a table base. In one embodiment, a table base has a bottom surface portion configured to contact a supporting surface. The table base has a top surface portion configured to support and retain a smooth removable surface. The table base has an elongated shaft attached to the top surface portion and the bottom surface portion. The elongated shaft is tapered inward from the bottom surface portion and tapered outward to the top surface portion.

A watercraft mooring system comprising a plurality of interchangeable mooring members for the temporary mooring of one watercraft to another watercraft or one watercraft to a stationary object such as a dock. The interchangeable mooring members comprising connecting rod member embodiments with adjustable lengths and connecting rod members without adjustable lengths, vacuum-handle member embodiments that provide an initial vacuum and a continuous vacuum to one or more vacuum cup assemblies, and a cleat connector member embodiment that is interchangeable with a vacuum-handle member. Embodiments of vacuum-handle member providing up to three points of omni-directional pivot functionality between the present invention and a temporarily moored watercraft.

An anchor for lightning protection systems includes a base and pad that extend over a sufficient area and a sufficient bearing length to hold in shear and in tension against the weight, shear force, and moment of cables, points, and other components of a lightning protection systems. A universal point mount may be forged to optimize cross sectional area and contact surface area throughout the mounting system. Drilled and tapped to receive a point oriented arbitrarily, the head mounts easily on a horizontal or vertical mounting surface. Apertures and fasteners provide arbitrary positioning of a point at any necessary orientation.