Abstract: A remotely operated cash box assembly comprises a box-like structure having a front wall portion, a rear wall portion and two side wall portions. Rotatably mounted between the front wall portion and the rear wall portion is a spring urged cover member. A solenoid actuated latch mechanism mounted to the front wall portion engages a latching surface on the cover member latching the cover member upon movement of the cover member to a position engaging the front wall portion. Energizing of the solenoid releases the cover member for movement to a position adjacent the rear wall portion opening the cash box assembly. Located within the cash box assembly is a cash tray having separate compartments for coins and bills in which the bill compartments are orientated in an upward direction to facilitate the removal and depositing of bills in the tray.

Abstract: A quick-cleaning, scanning/weighing apparatus. A scanning unit for use in scanning U.P.C. data on merchandise to be sold at a check-out counter and a weighing apparatus are combined in one apparatus. The weighing plate is mounted on projections on the load cells associated with the weighing beam assemblies used for weighing the merchandise at the apparatus.

Abstract: A checkout counter having an optical scanning unit located therein and includes a surface portion comprising a scale apparatus which includes a transparent portion enabling scanning beams projected by the optical scanner unit to be transmitted through the scale apparatus for reading a coded label on a merchandise item positioned on the scale apparatus. The scale apparatus generates data signals representing the weight of the merchandise item which are then transmitted to a processor means which also receives data signals from the scanning unit identifying the merchandise item. The processor means will generate the price of the merchandise item using the data signals received. The price of the merchandise item is then displayed on a display unit and printed by a printing unit on a customer's receipt.

Abstract: A collapsible stroller wherein the seat support frame, front frame, rear frame and handle are pivotally mounted together. A releasable locking device is provided for interconnecting all of the frame parts. A release bar is located near the bight of the handle for a one-handed release operation of the locking means. When folded, the release bar cooperates with the bight of the lower front frame through an aperture in a foot rest so as to form a composite carrying means whereby the folded stroller may be carried. The subject stroller further incorporates a two-piece rigid baby support assembly.

Abstract: A rocking infant seat having an adjustable at-rest position includes a seat having an arcuate lower support surface resting on a planar base, a slot in the seat, and a bolt extending through the slot to secure the seat to the base.

Abstract: A child's booster seat having two bases pivotally joined together with each base having seat indentations on opposite sides thereof, the depth of each seat being different from the depth of each of the other seats, whereby the seat provides selectively different heights for the occupant. A strap and buckle may be provided for securing said seat to an adult chair. A waist strap may also be provided for securing the child to the booster seat.

Abstract: A restraining apparatus for a child's car seat is provided which includes a U-shaped member pivotally mounted at its terminal ends to the opposite sides of the upper portion of the frame of the seat so as to be movable between positions above the occupant and in front of the occupant, said U-shaped member having a padded shield mounted about the bight thereof. A harness having two shoulder straps and a crotch strap is joined together at one of the ends of each strap. A plurality of slots in the back of the seat structure accepts the shoulder straps which pass through and forward of the seat structure. A slot is provided in the seat structure through which the other end of the crotch strap passes, and means are provided on the underside of the shield of adjustably retaining the other ends of the shoulder straps and for providing a releasable latching means for securing the other end of the crotch strap to said underside of said shield.

Abstract: A restraining apparatus for a child's car seat is provided which includes a U-shaped member pivotally mounted at its terminal ends to the opposite sides of the upper portion of the frame of the seat so as to be movable between positions above the occupant and in front of the occupant, said U-shaped member having a padded shield mounted about the bight thereof. A harness having two shoulder straps and a crotch strap is joined together at one of the ends of each strap. A plurality of slots in the back of the seat structure accepts the shoulder straps which pass through and forward of the seat structure. A slot is provided in the seat structure through which the other end of the crotch strap passes, and means are provided on the underside of the shield of adjustably retaining the other ends of the shoulder straps and for providing a releasable latching means for securing the other end of the crotch strap to said underside of the said shield.

Abstract: An attachment mechanism for use with a tray having an adjustable swinging bracket secured on the underside thereof and removably secured to one arm comprising a bracket secured to the underside of the tray in juxtaposition with the other arm and having depending legs forming a recess for the arm, a plate secured within the bracket and spring biased against said legs and having a pin extending into an aperture in said arm whereby said latch and said tray may be gripped with one hand so as to overcome said bias and remove said pin from said aperture.

Abstract: The disclosure embraces a bowl, container or reservoir for supporting or mounting plant pots and relates more particularly to bowls, containers or reservoirs configurated to be mounted or supported upon annularly-shaped or ring-like members of a support frame, the bowls, containers or reservoirs adapted to contain moisture or water and having interior plant pot engaging portions for normally supporting plant pots above the water or moisture whereby evaporation of the water or moisture whereby evaporation of the water or moisture provides an ambient environment or aura of high humidity for the potted plants.

Abstract: A child car seating apparatus and method for assembling the same are disclosed to form a seat to protect a child riding in an automobile from infancy until he is old and large enough to use the automobile seat belts. The child car seating apparatus comprises an outer shell usable in two positions to form either a reclining seat for an infant or an upright seat for a toddler or small child, an infant insert insertable in the outer shell to form a seat for the infant, a shield attachable to the outer shell to form a seat with an impact surface for a toddler, the outer shell, itself, forming a seat for the small child, various belts and straps, and, optionally, a booster to raise the height of the outer shell when used as a seat for the toddler or small child.

Abstract: A multi-sided playpen having a frame structure comprising upper corner hinge brackets pivotally interconnected by a plurality of substantially centrally hinged railings with a plurality of X-shaped structures, pivoted substantially at their center points interconnecting the upper corner hinge brackets to a like number of lower corner hinge brackets so that the entire structure is collapsable. A releasable locking means is connected between each of X-shaped structures and said centrally hinged railings, and a flexible liner is supported within the playpen.