Abstract: A visual display of colored beads and methods for the preparation thereof. The display includes a pattern, a transparent substrate secured over the pattern, beads disposed on the substrate and a sealant that is disposed over the beads and the substrate for sealing the display so that the beads may not be accidentally dislodged or removed therefrom and a permanent display is formed. The method includes disposing sealant over the beads so that either a smooth finish is formed or so that the texture of the beads is exposed to touch and sight.

Abstract: A fluid powered generator mounted on a vehicle or the like including a cylinder depending from one arm of an A frame via an enclosing cap, a sealed tube extending upwardly from another arm of the A frame and tightly and slidably disposed within a hollow of the cylinder, a closed chamber formed between the sealed tube and a top portion of the cylinder serving as a first damping device, a piston disposed within the sealed tube having a stem portion extending therewithout and depending from one arm of the A frame, and a plurality of valves above and below a piston face provided with suitable conduits to effect the ingress and egress of fluids above and below the piston in response to changes in the distance between the upper and lower arms.