Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises proximity actuated signalling apparatus, for use in restaurants and the like, permitting a customer to conveniently inform service personnel that service is desired. A local unit positioned within a convenient distance of the customer is actuated by the customer touching the unit to turn on a light emitting indicator. Optionally, a transmitter is actuated to generate a radiated signal which turns on one or more remote indicators.

Abstract: A tree stand having improved comfort and utility features a unique seat design enabling the hunter to move the seat a confined distance while seated thereon and to swing the seat out of the way to the side of the stand if desired.

Abstract: An apparatus for climbing a tree or like vertical columnar member comprising an upper climbing member including a main frame having a tree engagement gripper support attached to the terminal ends of the main frame, lower gripper means attached to said gripper support and positioned to provide gripping pressure against a tree, a shaped rail attached to said main frame opposite the terminal ends thereof, and comprising an elevated safety-bar portion in the form of a convoluted loop with two open ends, a tree engagement portion in telescopic sliding adjustment engagement with the open ends of the shaped rail for selectively affixing the shaped rail to a tree, upper gripper means attached to the tree engagement portion and positioned to provide gripping pressure against the tree, a plurality of vertical rear bracing means positioned near the terminal ends of the main frame and joining the main frame to the shaped rail, a main frame platform covering the area between the center and the non-terminal ends portion of

Abstract: Inorganic-organic alloy polymer adduct composition for waste water treatment, having the formula:A.multidot.B.multidot.C.multidot.