Abstract: The present apparatus is a hydroelectric power device for generating energy from currents of water. It includes a blade spiraling about a spindle or shaft which is connected to a generator. The rotation of the blade and shaft is converted by the generator into energy.

Abstract: A passenger restraint system is provided for restraining passengers within seats of an automotive vehicle or the like during a collision. The impact of a collision at a front bumper of the vehicle displaces a plunger to draw upon an actuation cable attached thereto, wherein the cable extends rearwardly to a position above passenger seats and underlying the vehicle roof where it is stretched tight by a spring. Slide actuators move with the cable upon impact to displace hinged frames carrying flexible sheetlike passenger restraints from a normal out-of-the-way position generally at the vehicle roofline to a restraining position descended in front passengers to restrain the passengers within their seats. A cable stop mechanism locks the system in the restraining position and is manually releasable whereupon the cable spring returns the system to the normal position ready for reuse.