Abstract: The present invention is for a foldable child stand that retracts in and out of a cabinet like a drawer. It has walls that fold up and a support that folds down. The device is intended to hold the weight of a child and contain them at a height to allow interaction with caregivers at the counter. The lop portion of the walls are encased in foam, and the walls lock into place. The bottom support is held in place with magnets and folds down to supplement the stability and load capacity of the drawer slides. The device can be disassembled into a standard drawer once children have outgrown the need for elevation assistance.

Abstract: A wireless communication system (10) uses communications bridging functions to establish redundant communication paths (32, 34, 44, 46) between redundant radio access network session clients (36, 38), a core system 16 and a base transceiver station (40). The system (10) carries out a handoff or reallocation of call control from one of the radio access network session clients (36, 38) to another one of the radio access network session clients (36, 38) based on the integrity of the redundant communication paths (32, 34, 44, 46).

Abstract: A water heater having improved operating characteristics and lower costs of manufacturing is described. The water heater has an unified combustion chamber and burner construction with a ceramic fiber matrix burner.

Abstract: A wireless communication system (10) uses communications bridging functions to establish redundant communication paths (32, 34, 44, 46) between redundant radio access network session clients (36, 38), a core system 16 and a base transceiver station (40). The system (10) carries out a handoff or reallocation of call control from one of the radio access network session clients (36, 38) to another one of the radio access network session clients (36, 38) based on the integrity of the redundant communication paths (32, 34, 44, 46).

Abstract: A tape applicator for use in conjunction with the top of a work surface. The applicator is design to allow the user to apply their choice of several sizes of transfer tape or other material to weeded vinyl.

Abstract: A water heater includes a tank and an exhaust blower is located below the tank and connected to the exhaust line to draw the combustion products by suction through the coil-shaped heat exchanger, through the combustion gases conduit and through the combustion chamber and to draw fuel and air into the burner through the inlet conduit.

Abstract: An outside balanced flue water heater including a water tank; a jacket surrounding the water tank; a combustion chamber containing a burner positioned adjacent the water tank; a flue extending from the combustion chamber through an upper portion of the water tank; a water inlet and a water outlet connected to the water tank; a combustion air passageway positioned between the jacket and the water tank, the combustion air passageway communicating with the combustion chamber to supply combustion air from the combustion air passageway to the combustion chamber; a combustion air inlet chamber above the water tank and adapted to directly receive outside air, the combustion air inlet chamber communicating with the combustion air passageway; and a flue gas exhaust chamber above the combustion air inlet chamber and adapted to receive flue gases from the flue and to directly exhaust flue gases, the flue gas exhaust chamber communicating with the flue.

Abstract: An outside balanced flue water heater including a water tank, a jacket surrounding the water tank, a combustion chamber containing a burner positioned adjacent the water tank, a flue extending from the combustion chamber through an upper portion of the water tank, a water inlet and a water outlet connected to the water tank, a substantially airtight exterior shell positioned around the jacket and forming a combustion air passageway between the jacket and the exterior shell, the combustion air passageway communicating with the combustion chamber to supply combustion air from the combustion air passageway to the combustion chamber, a combustion air inlet chamber positioned on top of the water tank and adapted to directly receive outside air, the combustion air inlet chamber communicating with the combustion air passageway, and a flue gas exhaust chamber mounted on top of the combustion air inlet chamber and adapted to receive flue gases from the flue and to directly exhaust flue gases, the flue gas exhaust cham

Abstract: A water heater having improved operating characteristics and lower costs of manufacturing is described. The water heater has an unified combustion chamber and burner construction with a ceramic fiber matrix burner.

Abstract: A method of making a foamed-in-place insulated water heater is provided wherein isolation elements are positioned against a tank around the thermostats and spacer elements are positioned against the tank opposite the isolation elements. The water heater jacket is squeezed into an oval shape elongated to accommodate the passage of the jacket over the isolation elements and spacer elements and positioned around the tank and the squeeze released. The thermostats are protected when foam is then introduced into the annular space between the jacket and tank.

Abstract: A water and/or space heater is provided in which water is circulated to prevent the localized overheating or vaporization thereof.

Abstract: A water heater having improved operating characteristics and lower costs of manufacturing is described. The water heater has an unified combustion chamber and burner construction.

Abstract: A lumber sorter in which flexible slings define the bins for receiving sorted lumber. One end of each sling is selectively releasable from attachment to the sorter frame so as to effect release of lumber onto underlying conveyor chains. Mechanism is included for taking up a released sling, and in the process, for causing recapture of the freed end of the sling so as to reform a bin for the later receipt of lumber.

Abstract: Inlet air for a water heater used in a trailer home or camper is provided through an air tube passing through the floor of the camper to the heater within the camper. The lower end of the air tube terminates short of the ground beneath the camper and includes a cup assembly arranged to rotate about the axis of the air tube. The cup assembly has a front opening and a rear rudder. Wind blowing under the trailer home or camper will orient the cup assembly so that the front opening faces the wind so that the inlet air is passed up through the air tube. Excess air can pass out a rear opening in the cup assembly.

Abstract: A water and/or space heater is provided in which water is circulated to prevent the localized overheating or vaporization thereof.