Abstract: The present invention is directed to a thermal insulating sleeve for a container that is easily converted from a generally planar configuration during periods of nonuse and into an expanded or open configuration for receiving a container during periods of use. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the thermal insulating sleeve comprises a plurality of side panels defining a generally tubular body positioned about an imaginary longitudinal axis having an open first end and a second end forming a central cavity therein. Circumferential positioned about the open first end and equally spaced one from another, is a plurality of fingers that extend generally radially inwardly into the central cavity and are angled generally downwardly with respect to the tubular body and are effective for stabilizing the container within the central cavity and for providing an insulating layer of air between the container and the tubular body.

Abstract: A truck bed or vehicle cargo liner with integrated sliding bed extension including a drop-in truck bed liner or cargo liner (16) formed of composite/plastic materials with one or more molded composite/plastic or metal rails (18) integrally formed or attached to the structure of the liner (on the floor and/or liner walls) and a bed/floor extension plate (20) of lightweight molded composite/plastic materials or metal plating (encased or not within a shell of composite materials) or a combination of the two in which the underside and/or sides has/have one or more composite tracks (22) integrally formed or attached to the structure of the extension plate for mounting said plate to the previously referenced rail/rails.

Abstract: This invention is directed to rain gutters and, more particularly, to a gutter system for use with a dwelling that is easy to clean by an individual standing on the ground thereby alleviating the need for a ladder or an individual climbing upon the roof with the inherent dangers therewith.

Abstract: A water-dispersible cooling and lubricating composition effective for use as a metal working fluid or a metal removal fluid. The composition comprises an oil and water emulsion prepared from a pre-emulsion concentrate having a high concentration of crude, degummed vegetable oil which can be combined with esters of such vegetable oil. The metal working fluid composition of the present invention is prepared by mixing the crude vegetable oil with alkyl esters as an antigumming agent, a corrosion inhibitor, a surfactant, a saponifier, a buffer, and a preservative to form a pre-emulsion concentrate. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the pre-emulsion concentrate further comprises a fragrance. To form the desired metal working fluid composition of the present invention, the pre-emulsion concentrate is mixed with water to form a stable metal working fluid composition of the present invention.

Abstract: A method of performing the front squat exercise and a weight lifting device for distributing the load of a weight lifting barbell during the performance of the front squat exercise is provided which transfers a majority of the load of the barbell to the anterior deltoid muscle areas of the weight lifter. The weight lifting device of the present invention comprises a pair of barbell supports, each having a lower surface contoured to fit and conform to the anterior deltoid muscle areas of the weight lifter and an upper surface for attaching to the shaft of a barbell.

Abstract: The present device is directed to an improved chair, such as an office or a computer chair, for use by adults and which is easily convertible for use by children. The chair comprises a seat and an adult back rest secured to a chair frame. The seat includes a back portion, side portions, a generally flat recessed central portion forming a cavity, and an adult seating cushion nested within the cavity. The adult seating cushion is pivotally mounted for rotatably folding into and out of its nesting position within the cavity. Further nested within the cavity and positioned between the adult seating cushion and the recessed central portion of the seat is a child seat having a base plate and a child back support. The child seat is pivotally mounted for rotatably folding the child back support into and out of its nesting position within the cavity. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the chair includes a foot support mounted to the seat for use by a child.