Abstract: An ear protection device (18) that includes a pair of ear protectors (23), each ear protector (23) having a pocket (64) associated therewith that is sized and shaped to be received over the top of the user's ear to support the device (18) on the ear; and a band (22) connected to the pair of ear protectors (23), the band (22) formed of lightweight resilient material and configured to position the ear covers in alignment with the user's ears and with the pockets (64) positioned over the tops of the respective ears. A selectively positionable door (30) is provided on the exterior of each ear protector (23) to cover and uncover an opening in each protector to facilitate the passage of sound to the user's ear through the ear cover when the door (30) is in an opened position.

Abstract: An ear protection device (18) that includes a pair of ear protectors (23), each ear protector (23) having a pocket (64) associated therewith that is sized and shaped to be received over the top of the user's ear to support the device (18) on the ear; and a band (22) connected to the pair of ear protectors (23), the band (22) formed of lightweight resilient material and configured to position the ear covers in alignment with the user's ears and with the pockets (64) positioned over the tops of the respective ears. A selectively positionable door (30) is provided on the exterior of each ear protector (23) to cover and uncover an opening in each protector to facilitate the passage of sound to the user's ear through the ear cover when the door (30) is in an opened position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a latch system and method which is rotatably engaged/disengaged. Accordingly, the preferred embodiment provides a latch actuator, disposed in a latch cup of a surface to be provided restricted movement, and a latch bolt coupled to the latch actuator such that rotational manipulation of the latch actuator results in rotational manipulation of the latch bolt. Preferred embodiments of the present invention include a locking mechanism allowing controlled restriction of the rotational movement of the latch mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention provides a passive restraint system and method for a variety of implements, such as a fisherman's rod assembly, adapted to allow rapid extraction of the implement from the restraint system. A preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes a retaining member configured to provide a substantially spiral groove to result in a side exit of a retained rod when operated in a otherwise useful motion, such as a hook setting motion of a fisherman's rod. Preferred embodiments also include the use of resilient closures to provide an incarceration force which may easily be overcome in a typical use situation, but which are sufficient to discourage unwanted release or removal of an implement from a holder of the present invention.

Abstract: A hatch for a boat or other application is provided. The hatch includes a frame for mounting in an opening in a panel and a hatch cover pivotally mounted thereto. The cover includes a hinge pin that pivotally engages a hinge receptacle mounted on the frame. A handle is slidably mounted in the hatch cover and includes a latch that releasably engages the frame when the hatch is in a closed and latched position.

Abstract: A hatch for a boat or other application is provided. The hatch includes a frame for mounting in an opening in a panel and a hatch cover pivotally mounted thereto. The cover includes a hinge pin that pivotally engages a hinge receptable mounted on the frame. A handle is slidably mounted in the hatch cover and includes a latch that releasably engages the frame when the hatch is in a closed and latched position.

Abstract: A collapsible bin with side and end walls pivoted to a pallet base. The walls pivot inwardly to collapse the bin. With the walls upright, adjacent edges of the walls interlock to prevent swinging of the walls outwardly from a vertical. At least one wall has a removable access panel detachably mounted in an outer frame section of the wall. The access panel is removable without affecting the integrity of the structure interlocking the edges of the walls.

Abstract: A container with lid members closing off the top of the container. The lid members may be swung on opening of the container to hang downwardly outside the container. The lid members are collapsible, and when collapsed, may be swung to extend downwardly on the inside of the container. Containers are nestable with the lid members on the inside of the container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heavy duty, high strength, collapsible pallet type container which may be formed entirely by injection molded plastic techniques and which is designed for nesting when stacked in the erected or collapsed mode. The side and end walls of the container are pivotally connected to the pallet base means of integrally molded snap-fitting hinges.