Abstract: A silicone-(meth) acrylate copolymer (copolymer) and methods for its preparation are provided. The copolymer may be prepared by emulsion polymerization or via other means. An emulsion formulation containing the copolymer is suitable for treating a textile.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus that can be attached to any wheeled device that is pushed in which the wheel of the wheeled device is subjected to rolling resistance so that the person pushing it had to push harder thereby experiencing exercise.

Abstract: A package handling system for handling and transporting a load comprises two spaced apart skid runners molded from an expandable polystyrene or other polyolefin expanded bead, and a high impact polystyrene film. Each runner has a first surface designed to contact a load supporting surface and second surface contoured to accommodate a specific load, and a polystyrene skid applied coextensive with the first side. Optionally, the length of the first side has a plurality of grooves. The system can be used in combination with corner post supports and/or one or more top pieces. A method of packaging a load is also disclosed.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus that can be attached to any wheeled device that is pushed in which the wheel of the wheeled device is subjected to rolling resistance so that the person pushing it had to push harder thereby experiencing exercise.

Abstract: An exercise device to be pushed by the user having a frame with handle bars and a fork carrying a road wheel and an adjustable resistance mechanism including a small resistance wheel that can contact the road wheel with relatively greater or lesser force to cause more or less resistance rotation of the road wheel.

Abstract: An exercise device to be pushed by the user having a frame with handle bars and a fork carrying a road wheel and an adjustable resistance mechanism including a small resistance wheel that can contact the road wheel with relatively greater or lesser force to cause more or less resistance rotation of the road wheel.

Abstract: A retaining device for holding the bottom-hinged tailgate of an open-bedded vehicle in a predetermined partially open position, thereby reducing the aerodynamic drag which is created by the vertical closed tailgate. The device includes a connector of predetermined length. A first coupler attaches the connector to the vehicle, and a second coupler attaches the connector to the tailgate.

Abstract: An exerciser for the abdominal muscles. A shell (22) has a weight (24) attached to it by means of a belt (30). The shell (22) is formed such as to present an edge (26). The shell (22) is attached to the waist by a second belt (34) so that the edge (26) is brought to bear against the abdominal muscles selected by the user. The muscles selected by the edge (26) are exercised by exerting them against the resistive force of the weight. Tactile feedback from the edge (26) is used to assure the exercise of the desired muscle group. The abdominal muscles are exercised by holding the edge (26) in place centrally and vertically on the abdomen A and exerting and relaxing the abdominal muscles against the edge. Alternatively, the edge may be forced against the abdominal muscles; handgrips may be provided for this purpose.