Abstract: The present invention provides a support clamp device for a safety rail or similar device adapted for mounting on a pump jack pole comprising: a first pole clamp, circumscribing a generally rectangular perimeter, the first pole clamp comprising a generally U-shaped bar having a first side; a second side and a third side, wherein the first and third sides are approximately parallel to each other and the second side is approximately perpendicular to the first and third sides and wherein the second side further comprises an aperture; and a fourth side removably attached to the first and third sides opposite and approximately parallel the second side; and a second pole clamp, circumscribing a generally rectangular perimeter, the second pole clamp comprising a generally U-shaped bar having a first side; a second side and a third side, and a pole clamp connecting fastening means, the first pole clamp and the second pole clamp are able to pivotably rotate about the axis formed by the pole clamp connecting fastener.

Abstract: A plurality of learning cards used to teach the meaning of a character by associating the character with an associative element is presented herein. The associative learning cards include a character and an associative element affixed to each of the card. The associative element bears a sensory relationship to the character. A user of the cards experiences the sensory features of the associative element and associates the element and the features with the character. The associative learning cards may be arranged into a deck of cards to allow for convenient use and storage.

Abstract: A concertina-bound foam-based book is presented, comprising a plurality of foam pages, each having a first edge and a second edge. The first edge is opposite the second edge on each page, and the pages are bound along their first edges and second edges in a concertina fashion with a water-resistant binding means. When fully opened, the concertina-bound foam-based book opens as a string of pages and such that when closed, the pages of the concertina-bound foam-based book form a stack of pages. A variety of specific binding means and binding materials may be used in conjunction with the present invention. A method for making the concertina-bound foam-based book of the present invention is also provided.