ARDISAM, INC.

The present technology relates to a poultry-processing machine designed to streamline and enhance the efficiency of poultry-processing operations. In some embodiments, the machine includes a chassis, a processing tub supported on the chassis, a motor mounted on the chassis or the processing tub, wheels rotatably supported on legs attached to or integral with the chassis, a handle extending upwardly from the chassis optionally above the top surface of the processing tub, a mounting plate supported on arms of the handle, and a control switch positioned on the mounting plate in electrical communication or (other communication) with the motor. In some embodiments, the handle is a multi-piece handle that can be separated into two or more pieces down to reduce the profile of the machine, which facilitates efficient packaging and storage of the machine. These features facilitate easier use and transport of the machine.

A portable shelter includes a frame structure with a plurality of pole structures. In some embodiments, a pole structure includes telescopically movable pole portions and a spring-biasing mechanism configured to bias one pole portion away from the other. In some embodiments, a center hub structure of the portable shelter includes a locking mechanism for engaging one of the pole portions to interfere with telescopic movement of the pole structure. In some embodiments, a pole structure includes a flexible portion attached to a first rigid portion, and a second rigid portion that is movable relative to the first rigid portion. The second rigid portion is pivotable or telescopically movable between a first position in which the second rigid portion overlaps the first rigid portion such that the flexible portion is free to flex, and a second position in which the second rigid portion overlaps and restrains the flexible portion.

A cutting head body for an agricultural machine, such as a mower or a trimmer, is configured to receive a cutting line for cutting weeds, grass, or other materials. The cutting head body includes an inlet area having a cavity with a node location configured to receive a node of a cutting line, and an outlet area having a cavity configured to open to an exterior of the cutting head body. The cutting head body may include a first passageway connecting the inlet area to the outlet area and a second passageway connecting the inlet area to the outlet area. The cutting head body is rotatable about a rotational axis to move the cutting line. In some embodiments, the cutting head body is fixed to a rotatable shaft. In some embodiments, the cutting head body rotates about a fixed shaft.

A foot joint assembly for a portable shelter may include a plate portion for contacting the ground, a tongue portion extending transversely from the plate portion, a first opening extending through the plate portion, a second opening extending through the tongue portion, and one or more pole receptacles pivotably attached to the tongue portion. The first opening may receive a stake for affixing the assembly to the ground. A pole receptacle may include an elongated portion for receiving a pole for the shelter frame, and a flange portion extending from the elongated portion for attachment to the tongue portion. Embodiments of the present technology further include a shelter system, a frame for a shelter system, or other structures that implement joint assemblies.

A stowable and deployable shelter may include a frame structure with a first support arch pivotably attached to a base at a pair of pivot points, and a second support arch pivotably attached to the first support arch via a pair of slidable hinges. The slidable hinges are positioned to translate along the first support arch toward and away from the pair of pivot points. In some embodiments, at least one of the slidable hinges includes a locking mechanism for releasably locking the at least one slidable hinge at a selected location along the first support arch. In some embodiments, the hinges may be fixed instead of being slidable. The support arches support a fabric shell to form an interior of the shelter. The base may include a sled container having runners for sliding through snow or across terrain.

A portable ladder and stand system includes a platform assembly, a plurality of nestable ladder portions, a pack portion, and a carrying assembly. A central compartment of the pack portion may be positioned in the nested ladder portions to carry the ladder portions. The pack portion may be attached to the platform assembly and the carrying assembly for a user to carry the system for transport to a deployment location (e.g., via shoulder straps), where the platform assembly and one or more of the nestable ladder portions may be attached to a support structure for a user to ascend the support structure and stand or sit on the platform assembly. The pack portion may be used separately from the remainder of the system.

A cordless drill powered log splitter. The cordless drill powered log splitter includes a body and one or more rails, the one or more rails configured to support a piece of wood during a splitting operation. The cordless drill powered log splitter also includes a splitting wedge mounted on the body and a contact member, the contact member configured to press the piece of wood against the splitting wedge during the splitting operation. The cordless drill powered log splitter further includes a transmission, the transmission configured to move the contact member relative to the body and connect to a cordless drill, where the cordless drill provides the power to the transmission.

A cutting head body for an agricultural machine, such as a mower or a trimmer, is configured to receive a cutting line for cutting weeds, grass, or other materials. The cutting head body includes an inlet area having a cavity with a node location configured to receive a node of a cutting line, and an outlet area having a cavity configured to open to an exterior of the cutting head body. The cutting head body may include a first passageway connecting the inlet area to the outlet area and a second passageway connecting the inlet area to the outlet area. The cutting head body is rotatable about a rotational axis to move the cutting line. In some embodiments, the cutting head body is fixed to a rotatable shaft. In some embodiments, the cutting head body rotates about a fixed shaft.

A knee support system supports a user's knees when the user is in an elevated position along a support structure, such as when the user is suspended in a harness from the support structure (e.g., saddle hunting). The knee support system may include a bracket attachable to the support structure via one or more blade portions for engaging the support structure and a single rope cinching around the support structure and passing through slots on the bracket that hold the rope with frictional engagement. A frame with optional knee pads may slide on and off the bracket. The frame may include one or more hooks that engage a blade portion of the bracket. The frame may also be removably attachable to a seat post of the platform assembly as part of a portable and modular stand system.

A portable ladder and stand system includes a platform assembly, a plurality of nestable ladder portions, a pack portion, and a carrying assembly. A central compartment of the pack portion may be positioned in the nested ladder portions to carry the ladder portions. The pack portion may be attached to the platform assembly and the carrying assembly for a user to carry the system for transport to a deployment location (e.g., via shoulder straps), where the platform assembly and one or more of the nestable ladder portions may be attached to a support structure for a user to ascend the support structure and stand or sit on the platform assembly. The pack portion may be used separately from the remainder of the system.