A brake assembly for braking relative rotational movement of a spindle that is moveable about a central axis relative to a hub. The brake assembly is comprised of a collar comprised of a pair of arcuate leg sections, having a first end pivotally linked together to allow pivoting movement of the leg sections. A frictional surface is provided along the inner surface of each of leg section. An adjustable fastening assembly connects second ends of the leg sections together and clamps the leg sections to the spindle with the frictional surface on the leg sections engaging the outer surface of the spindle. A stop member is connected to the hub and is disposed to engage a surface of the leg sections, wherein rotation of the spindle in a first direction about the axis causes a surface of one of the leg sections to engage the stop and to reduce frictional engagement of one of said leg sections by releasing engagement with the spindle as the spindle moves in said first direction.

An improved curtain rod assembly is provided that obviates limitations and problems with conventional assemblies. In particular, the improved curtain rod assembly utilizes complementary locking and key components which allow for a secure, robust, and reversible connection between a curtain rod and an associated finial. As such, assembling the curtain rod assembly does not require the use of screws, nails, or other items which may permanently damage the curtain rod assembly, limit the longevity or usefulness of the curtain rod assembly, or present a danger to the user.

An improved curtain rod assembly is provided that obviates limitations and problems with conventional assemblies. In particular, the improved curtain rod assembly utilizes complementary locking and key components which allow for a secure, robust, and reversible connection between a curtain rod and an associated finial. As such, assembling the curtain rod assembly does not require the use of screws, nails, or other items which may permanently damage the curtain rod assembly, limit the longevity or usefulness of the curtain rod assembly, or present a danger to the user.

The present invention discloses a versatile design system which has a base board, a face board, each board having a surface with at least one integrated securing mechanism. The securing mechanisms are made up an opposing end and a receiving end. Such securing mechanisms has either snap sockets, snap studs or alternate snap together mechanisms. The base board or surface may act as a wallboard wherein a plurality of face board attachments can easily be attached and removed without the use of tools, glue or other permanent bonding method. The present invention allows for a variety of components both decorative and functional with integrated snap studs or snap sockets or alternate snap together mechanisms.

A collapsible hanger and adapter combination apparatus consisting of a single piece of material configured when folded to form a hanger including a top with an adapter receiving section and an object connection section connected with the top. An adapter is configured for selective insertion and removal from the adapter receiving section where the adapter includes a tapered front and a top and a bottom. A means for removably connecting the top of the hanger with a surface is provided as well as a means for removably connecting the top of the adapter with the hanger when the tapered front of the adapter is inserted into the adapter receiving section.

A quick and efficient method to raise and lower a storage platform, storage container, and/or storage box into any unused overhead space is disclosed. The design comprises a low profile philosophy allowing the storage platform, storage container, and/or storage box to be positioned more closely to the ceiling making better use of any overhead space such as the limited space directly above a garage door. The system relies on a main drive shaft that is designed to allow one or more belts to pass through the main drive shaft thereby creating a base around which the one or more belts can wrap. The present invention is superior to those of the prior art in that there are no weak points found in this system in contrast to those found in cable systems connected to a drum or a flat fiber reinforced strap bolted to a drum. The one or more lifting straps do not terminate on the main drive shaft as do other systems via a wire drum or flat drum but simply passes through the main drive shaft.

A flexible airflow system providing customizable components for mounting, directing airflow and/or modifying airflow. The system may include a dual fan apparatus for providing heated or cooled air which is compact fit within limited spaces. The dual fan apparatus includes two axial fans on opposing sides of a thermal exchange component which operate in coordination to move air in one direction at a time through the apparatus. The dual fan apparatus increases airflow and thermal transfer efficiency through the thermal exchange component. The system may also include a flexible bracket system and/or a flexible ventilation system to facilitate custom configurations for the airflow system.

A curtain header assembly is configured to be selectively positioned within an internal cabin of a vehicle. The curtain header assembly includes a main spanning bracket having a first end and a second end that is opposite from the first end. The main spanning bracket connects to a curtain track that retains one or more curtain couplings that are configured to moveably secure a curtain to the main spanning bracket. A first connection arm extends from the first end of the main spanning bracket, and is configured to be removably secured to a first fitting secured to a first fixed structure within the internal cabin. A second connection arm extends from the second end of the main spanning bracket, and is configured to be removably secured to a second fitting secured to a second fixed structure within the internal cabin.

A suspended mounting and exercise apparatus suspended from an overhead structure, comprising: a form; and at least one anchoring point comprising a plurality of stalls affixed to the form, wherein the form is affixed to the overhead structure via the at least one anchoring point.

A rod hanging system for use with window blinds, the rod hanging system including a curtain rod brace including an attachment plate and a rod support branch with a rod notch, a mounting clip including a cavity, wherein the cavity removably receives the attachment plate of the curtain rod brace, and wherein the mounting clip further includes an attachment member that removably clasps the window blinds.