Shift Holding, LLC

Hest Corporation

Hedvig Von Beetzen

Brian Fletcher

John Dietrich Martin

Zachary D West

Aaron Ambuske

Joseph Mahon

Ana Mirona Motoc

Jimmy Capra

Matthew Sinclair

Dan Herbert

Jay Barrett Willet

Mirona Motoc

Zac West

Aaron Alan Ambuske

Reel devices, systems, and related methods are disclosed. The reel devices are modular and include an automatic shift assembly that shifts to provide a mechanical advantage when used to tighten a cord. For instance, the reel devices are configured to provide a first drive ratio and automatically transition to a second drive ratio in response to a torque force. The reel devices include a drive assembly and a shift assembly. The drive assembly includes a cycloidal gear.

Shift reel and related methods

Shift reel

A pillow includes a first lobe, a second lobe, and a third lobe extending outwardly from a central node and containing cushioning filling. A closure mechanism extends around perimeter of the first and second lobe. The third lobe is covered by the first and second lobe in a stowed position and not covered in a sleeping position. Portions of the first and second lobe exposed in the stowed position are covered by durable fabric. A Y-shaped inner pillow case may contain the filling and be positioned within the lobes. The filling may include an air bladder with a valve exposed in the stowed position.

Self-stowing pillow

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