Aspects of the present invention provide devices and methods for installation of countertops. A countertop installation device may include: a housing; a rim, extending outwards from the housing, the rim being connectable to a frame; a movable tongue arranged to move along a first axis of the shaft, and extend from the housing; and an adjustment screw configured to adjust the location of the movable tongue along a second axis. During installation of the device, the first axis may be the horizontal axis and the second axis may be the vertical axis.

The present disclosure provides for a productivity facilitating apparatus for optimizing the space and function of a workstation. According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a productivity facilitating apparatus may comprise at least one base. In some embodiments, the productivity facilitating apparatus may comprise at least one track and at least one mobile assembly. In some aspects, the productivity facilitating apparatus may allow for potentially integrating technologies and accessories that would make them more accessible. By way of example and not limitation, the productivity facilitating apparatus may be used in a variety of industries and activities, such as music, video, and multimedia producing. In some aspects, the productivity facilitating apparatus may be used in culinary arts, artistic activities, or any industry that may benefit from optimizing a workstation using the productivity facilitating apparatus.

The present disclosure provides for a productivity facilitating apparatus for optimizing the space and function of a workstation. According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a productivity facilitating apparatus may comprise at least one base. In some embodiments, the productivity facilitating apparatus may comprise at least one track and at least one mobile assembly. In some aspects, the productivity facilitating apparatus may allow for potentially integrating technologies and accessories that would make them more accessible. By way of example and not limitation, the productivity facilitating apparatus may be used in a variety of industries and activities, such as music, video, and multimedia producing. In some aspects, the productivity facilitating apparatus may be used in culinary arts, artistic activities, or any industry that may benefit from optimizing a workstation using the productivity facilitating apparatus.

A platform having a plurality of specialized openings shaped to accept specialized pegs to act as immobilizers for objects to be placed on the platform. The pegs have a shaft and at least one pair of nubs protruding from the shaft of each peg. The openings are shaped to allow the first end of the shaft to pass therethrough but not the nubs unless the peg is positioned so that the nubs are aligned with a notched portion of the opening, and the head at the second end stops further movement of the peg through the opening. When the nubs do not pass through the opening, the nubs act as a pivot axis where a portion of the peg remains above the platform. Pegs so adjustably positioned in the openings can be arranged to surround and immobilize an object on the platform.

A platform having a plurality of specialized openings shaped to accept specialized pegs to act as immobilizers for objects to be placed on the platform. The pegs have a shaft and at least one pair of nubs protruding from the shaft of each peg. The openings are shaped to allow the first end of the shaft to pass therethrough but not the nubs unless the peg is positioned so that the nubs are aligned with a notched portion of the opening, and the head at the second end stops further movement of the peg through the opening. When the nubs do not pass through the opening, the nubs act as a pivot axis where a portion of the peg remains above the platform. Pegs so adjustably positioned in the openings can be arranged to surround and immobilize an object on the platform.

A desk pad can include a base and a removable, fabric top. The top can be removed from the base and washed or switched with a different top. The base can include at least two layers with one layer having a slip-resistant material for placement onto a desk and another layer housing a plurality of lights around the perimeter. The layer housing the lights can be made from a transparent or opaque material. The base can also include a control unit having a connection socket for connecting the desk pad to a computer or power source.

A desk pad can include a base and a removable, fabric top. The top can be removed from the base and washed or switched with a different top. The base can include at least two layers with one layer having a slip-resistant material for placement onto a desk and another layer housing a plurality of lights around the perimeter. The layer housing the lights can be made from a transparent or opaque material. The base can also include a control unit having a connection socket for connecting the desk pad to a computer or power source.

An item of equipment includes at least one worktop formed of at least one substrate made of monolithic glass material with a surface area of greater than 0.7 m.sup.2. The substrate exhibits a luminosity L* of greater than 10, a light transmission T.sub.L of less than 50%, and an opacity indicator of greater than 90. The item of equipment also includes at least one heating element and at least one interface for communication with at least one element of the worktop, such as the heating element(s), and/or with at least one external element for wireless communication. The item of equipment is devoid of light source(s).

An item of equipment includes at least one worktop formed of at least one substrate made of monolithic glass material with a surface area of greater than 0.7 m.sup.2. The substrate exhibits a luminosity L* of greater than 10, a light transmission T.sub.L of less than 50%, and an opacity indicator of greater than 90. The item of equipment also includes at least one heating element and at least one interface for communication with at least one element of the worktop, such as the heating element(s), and/or with at least one external element for wireless communication. The item of equipment is devoid of light source(s).

An item of equipment includes at least one worktop formed of at least one substrate made of transparent monolithic glass material with a surface area of greater than 0.7 m.sup.2. The substrate exhibits a light transmission T.sub.L of greater than 10% and an opacity indicator of between 5 and 90. The substrate is predominantly or completely bare or provided with coating(s) such that the substrate, thus coated, exhibits a haze of less than 15% and/or a light transmission T.sub.L of greater than 60% and/or an opacity indicator of less than 85. The item of equipment also includes at least one heating element and at least one interface for communication with at least one element of the worktop and/or with at least one external element for wireless communication. The item of equipment is devoid of light source(s).