Abstract: A can crusher having continuous incremental crushing action for reducing cans or similar containers to a compact size is disclosed. The crusher consists of a housing having a cylindrical configuration with a cylindrical cavity disposed therein enclosed at one end by a mounting fixture for horizontal attachment to a wall or the like and enclosed at the other end by a front plug which provides a crushing surface. Disposed within the cylindrical cavity is a ram slidably engageable therein having ratchet arms attached in a spaced-apart relationship thereto adapted for attachment to a handle for propelling the ram through the cavity in a continuous incremental manner toward the front plug. The housing includes a can insertion opening disposed in a top portion thereof for enabling a can to be inserted into the cavity between the ram and the plug and a can ejection slot disposed in the bottom portion thereof proximate the front plug for passing a can which has been crushed out of the housing.

Abstract: A body cushion for use in minimizing discomfort and fatigue is disclosed. The body cushion includes a top cushion, a bottom cushion, a base cushion disposed therebetween and flexible connectors connecting the top and bottom cushions to the base cushion. The flexible connectors enable the length of the body cushion to be adjustable to provide support from the occipital to ilium regions of the body. Means for attaching the body cushion to the back of a user or to a chair are provided.