Abstract: A self-locking female electrical receptor having a pair of prong receiving holes mounted on an end. A protector extension is molded on the end of the receptor and includes holes aligned with the prong receiving holes to cover the prongs. A plate is attached to the protector extension.

Abstract: A combined bib and bottle holder for a child having a front and rear panel sewn together and enclosing a soft material. An elastic loop is attached to the front panel for supporting a bottle. A pair of upper portions are formed on the front and rear panels for forming a neck hole.

Abstract: An article conveying system including a conveyor belt having a plurality of slats movable along a slider bed. A nozzle system directs a water and detergent flush along the water bed beneath the conveyor belt to remove debris. A water tank and scrap basket collect and remove the debris and direct water to a drain. The slats have lower feet which engage a pair of plastic tracks and are removable for cleaning. The system is also provided with an anti-jam device.

Abstract: A gyroscopic amusement apparatus including a cradle having upright supports and carrying a pair of concentric rings capable of rotation about perpendicular axis. A hydraulic motor is supported on one of the upright supports and drives the outer ring bi-directionally about a horizontal axis. A second hydraulic motor is mounted on the outer ring and drives the inner ring about a vertical axis. A seat is supported within the inner ring to support an operator and a video display unit and control stick are sued by the operator to control rotation of the rings and the image on the video display unit.

Abstract: A game apparatus having a plurality of game pieces to be pulled, kicked or struck for removal from a base. The base includes a sound emitting circuit to indicate removal of the game piece from the base.

Abstract: An article conveying system including a conveyor belt having a plurality of slats movable along a slider bed. A nozzle system directs a water and detergent flush along the water bed beneath the conveyor belt to remove debris. A water tank and scrap basket collect and remove the debris and direct water to a drain. The slats have lower feet which engage a pair of plastic tracks and are removable for cleaning. The system is also provided with an anti-jam device.

Abstract: A tie exchange attachment for removing and installing track and switch ties having a clamp for gripping the ties for removal and insertion. Rail clamps are used to lift rails during removal and installation. A kicker is used to break the tie loose. The rail clamp is adjustable to adapt to track and switch ties.

Abstract: An article conveying system including a conveyor belt having a plurality of slats movable along a slider bed. The slats have lower feet which engage a pair of plastic tracks and are removable for cleaning. The system is also provided with an anti-jam device.

Abstract: A female receptor for locking a male plug and having a actuator element accessible from an exterior position. The actuator element comprises an elongated shaft having an area of reduced width to permit disengaging movement of internal balls mounted in the receptor body. The balls retain the prongs of the male plug in place when the area of reduced width of the rod is not aligned with the balls.

Abstract: A landscaping divider having a lower ground insertion section and an upper wall portion having a reinforced section. The reinforced section includes a plurality of raised areas founded in selected patterns. The raised areas form flat exposed surfaces.

Abstract: A sterile burn enclosure system for subjecting infected and non-fected burn victims to controlled conditions, including high concentrations of oxygen, humidity and temperature. A programmable controller maintains preset values of the foregoing paramters to control the gas flow introduced into the enclosure.

Abstract: A railcar adapter for the side frame pedestal of the truck assembly for a railcar. The adapter creates a clearance with the inboard and outboard lugs of the pedestal side frame to permit lateral movement of the adapter relative to the side frame. Plugs of a solid lubricant are provided on the crown of the adapter to facilitate movement.

Abstract: An articulated multi-unit railway hopper car including a pair of end units having couplers mounted on their outboard ends. A plurality of intermediate units are interconnected between said end units. A plurality of articulated connector assemblies interconnect the end units and the intermediate units. A pair of side bearing housings are mounted on each side of the articulated connector assemblies. A body side bearing extension arm assembly is disposed in bearing relationship with each of the side bearing housings and connects two ends of adjacent units. Torsion boxes extend substantially the width of the inboard ends of the end units and the opposed ends of the intermediate units and carry the upper bolster unit and are connected to the body side bearing extension arm assemblies.

Abstract: A expandable loose leaf binder having a rigid front cover and a rigid back cover. A flexible flap being affixed to the back cover and having two rows of apertures extending from an edge of the back cover. The sheets are retained by post members extending through the front and back covers and a selected pair of apertures in the flap.