Abstract: A new and improved educational and entertaining card game is disclosed which employs chronologically based information, established and displayed in a unique format. The game includes a variety of different instruction sets which allows the play of the game to be varied while still using the same cards. The present invention provides a basis for substantial flexibility in developing new rules for the play of the game using the same apparatus disclosed herewith. The front side of the game card displays a year within the twentieth century. Each such card also contains an array of facts placed in the order of category and aligned with an icon which is used in the scoring of the game. The game card apparatus allows scoring by a variety of different parameters including matching up certain category icons which are related to historical events in each of several different categories. Scoring is also accomplished through the matching of the years of designation on the playing cards.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable shower mat for application to the bottom of a bathtub or shower stall, and comprised of a thin flexible, generally rectangular base sheet of water-impervious material, and a top sheet, coextensive with the base sheet, of a thin, pliable water-impervious material. A multitude of randomly curled wood fibers is distributed over the upper surface of the base sheet, and a layer of heat-activated adhesive secures the top sheet to the base sheet and affixes the wood fibers therebetween in such a manner that the upper surface of the top sheet is embossed with the impressions of the wood fibers so as to provide a textured slip-resistant surface.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper and underride crash guard protection device to prevent other vehicles underriding the protected vehicle. The bumper or guard system uses pre-tensioned brake plates which absorb energy by moving at a predeterimined force. The bumper structure has a pivoting arrangement such that upon contact of the main bumper guard by a vehicle, the pivoting member transmits the horizontal force of the moving vehicle to the pre-tensioned energy absorption devices usually located under the vehicle. The bumper system allows large, load-carrying vehicles to comply with certain vehicle regulatory requirements for a crash guard bumper with the capability of deforming, moving or absorbing crash forces at predetermined impact points in a predetermined and regulated fashion.

Abstract: A non-woven fabric laminate having stretch properties constructed using hydroentanglement methods is disclosed. The laminate is comprised of at least two layers and utilizes a foam layer as a component in the preferred embodiment, replacing conventional use of fibrous materials. A superior elastomeric fabric utilizing an open or closed cell foam layer as one element of the composite structure and as the elastic member of the fabric results in superior fabric characteristics when compared to similar hydroentangled fabrics which are constructed from fibrous materials.

Abstract: A rotatable security bar mechanism permanently attached to the frame of a slidable panel such as a patio door or window, capable of being operated without interfering with the normal operation of the panel or window, is disclosed. The pivoting security bar assembly includes a single bar section having generally rectangular dimensions and which are disposed to interfere with the direction of travel of a slidable panel or door in its normal operating direction. The Security bar rotates about hinges alternatively in an open and closed position to cover the slidable track area of the slidable or moveable panel member. When the bar is in the locked position, it covers slidable track members utilizing the shape, design, and trim levels which are similar to the design trim of the slidable panel or window units color and design, such as to be unnoticeable.

Abstract: This is an apparatus for producing prepared food by electrical conduction automatically as disclosed. A control circuit senses the rate of change of current conducted through food as a function of its cooked condition, stops the current to the electrodes in response to a decline in current value through the food as measured against a predetermined value, and automatically retracts the cooking electrodes and any hot plates which may be used in the cooking process by pneumatic means.

Abstract: A post surgical brassiere characterized by a torso encircling support band modified to gently secure the brassiere to the torso with minimal discomfort. At least three vertical bones are integrated into the band at strategic locations about its circumference to divide the band into four separate regions. Two such regions lay situate around the back and sides of the wearer while the remaining two regions overly the wearer's front midriff area. Each region is elasticized, but with varying degrees of stretch ability. As the two opposite ends of the brassiere's adjustment straps are drawn together for fastening, the resulting stretch of the support band will occur predominantly in the back and side regions where tension against the wearer will be greatest, leaving the two frontal regions relatively loose fitting.