Deka Products Limited Partnership

Euro-pro Operating LLC

R William Arling

Michael J Slate

Kevin A Webber

W Patrick Kelly

Andrew Steiner

Joyce Chien Tu

J Douglas Field

John David Heinzmann

Cory R Smith

Mark Allen Nichols

August Alden Drufke

Jeffrey W Hill

Rotisserie kabob assembly

Apparatus and methods for transporter shaft coupling and decoupling to assure alignment of a user interface with a control shaft through matching asymmetric cylindrical surfaces and alignment of an upper shaft segment and a lower shaft segment with ribs meshing with grooves on rings attached to the upper shaft. A tone confirms proper connection. Alignment apparatus is protected from damage associated with torques applied to the control shaft by tab features designed to first give way before other damage is incurred and from moisture by apparatus that seals the connection between upper and lower shaft segments. The user is protected from sudden loss of control by requiring the user interface to execute a sequence of linear and rotational manipulations during assembly of the shaft.

Transporter shaft coupling and uncoupling

A method for attaching a carrier, such as a trailer, to a dynamically balanced transporter. The carrier is attached to the transporter with a pivot. The pivot axis of the carrier is coincident with the axis of rotation of the wheels of the transporter. This method of attachment minimizes the impact of the trailer on the ability of the transporter to maintain dynamic balance and control.

Method for attaching a carrier to a balancing transporter

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Windham, NH, United States of America

R William Arling