Abstract: A collapsible and nestable steam table (10) comprises a foldable frame (20), at least one tray (30) and a foldable top section (40) capable of receiving and storing both the frame and the at least one tray. The frame has a front plate(21), a rear plate (22) and a pair of folding end plates (23) pivotally mounted thereto to collapse the frame. The at least one tray is removably disposed within the frame to prevent the end plates from folding toward each other while the steam table is in use. The top member comprises C-shaped first and second shells (45, 46) each having an extension member (47) and a first arm, a second arm and a third arm (48, 49, 50) extending outwardly therefrom. The first, second and third arms of the first shell are respectively pivotally mounted to the first, second and third arms of the second shell.

Abstract: A drip field manifold system comprises an upper manifold, a flush manifold and a plurality of drip lines operatively connected to the upper and flush manifolds. The upper and flush manifolds are disposed vertically above the upper most drip line in a drip field to isolate the drip lines from one another during periods of suspended effluent flow from a waste water treatment system, preventing back flow of effluent through the manifolds to the lower most drip line and resulting over saturation of the drip field.

Abstract: A dust ruffle assembly for forming dust ruffles using dust ruffle components on one, two, or three sides of a bed while allowing adjustments for height, fullness, bed size, and number of dust ruffle layers. The dust ruffle assembly is positioned between the mattress and box springs of a bed. Dust ruffle components are attached to strips, and the strips are fastened to support members. The device permits adjustment of the dust ruffle height to accommodate bed frames and foundations of different heights. The fullness of a dust ruffle layer is quickly adjusted by adding additional dust ruffle components. The strips and support members accommodate a range of mattress sizes, and the dust ruffle components are interchangeable on beds of different sizes. The support members accommodate multiple strips for forming more than one dust ruffle layer on one, two, or three sides of a bed.

Abstract: A manhole extender ring system 2 comprises an annular base member 4 having a flange 24 disposed therein, an annular insert member 32 slidably disposed within the base member 4 and supported by the flange 24, an annular ring member 44 having a ring top surface 46 slidably engaging the insert member 32 and supported by the base member 4 and a cover member 62 having a cover top surface substantially flush with the ring top surface 46 slidably disposed within the ring member 44 and supported by the insert member 32. The ring member 44 is removably mounted to the base member 4 by use of a variable, elongate stabilizer bracket 70 having a J-shaped end 78 and a C-shaped end 86. The J-shaped end 78 removably engages a shoulder 60 of the ring member 44 and the C-shaped end 86 removably engages the flange 24.

Abstract: A tie-down device (11) to hold tractor trailer dunnage (19) securely to the landing gear (15) of a trailer when the dunnage is not in use. The tie-down device includes a pawl and ratchet winding mechanism (13) having a securement strap (14) which wraps around the dunnage and hooks to an eye hook (38) which is resiliently mounted to a support member (33) to maintain tension upon the securement strap.

Abstract: A cabinet panel (10) has a filter element (12) for removing particles from cooling air used in an electronics enclosure. The filter element is removably mounted to the cabinet panel adjacent an air intake opening (14). Plugs (18) extend outwardly from the cabinet panel at predetermined locations proximate the air intake opening to releasably and matingly engage bores (30) disposed about a frame (22) of the filter element to form an air sealing relationship with the cabinet panel so that air passing through the air intake opening passes through the filter element. A cover (32) having an aperture (34) is removably mounted to the panel so that air passing through the filter element passes through the aperture. In one embodiment, the cover is removably, pivotally mounted to the panel. In another embodiment, the cover has locking arms (60) that removably engage locking slots (44) which are matingly disposed through the cabinet panel.

Abstract: A universal automatic long sleeve folding device (10) has a forming plate (20) for carrying a garment (12) spaced vertically above a movable lower product conveyer (54). A movable fold drive belt (34) is vertically displaced above the forming plate to move the garment across the forming plate. The fold drive belt and the lower product conveyor rotate at the same speed. Tucker arm assemblies (88) are disposed on opposite sides of the forming plate to engage the long sleeves (14) of the garment and tuck the long sleeves into a space between the forming plate and the lower product conveyor as the garment moves across the forming plate. The tucked long sleeves are carried by the lower product conveyor.

Abstract: A computer hard drive heat sink assembly 14 having an interior hard drive receiving channel 23 which fits closely adjacent heat transfer surfaces 24, 26 and 32. Connected to one end of the heat sink assembly is a fan enclosure and panel closure member 17. The fans 16 pull ambient air through the front panel access apertures 18 and supply the ambient air across the heat dissipating surfaces of the heat sink assembly.

Abstract: An adjustable limb restraint mechanism (11) easily attachable to human medical transporting devices to rigidly support a limb (15) of a patient. The limb restraint mechanism has a pad surface (13) for support of the limb, and an adjustable mechanism (14) which allows the restraint mechanism structure to be attached to side rails of the transporting structure so that medical technicians may immobilize a patient's limb to the restraint mechanism for purposes such as performing interveneous injections.

Abstract: A modular gun case (10) comprises an elongated bottom section (12) having a rim (28), an elongated lid section (16) having lid upper and lower brims (92, 94), and a top section (14) having a top section peripheral edge (70). The lid section matably engages and closes the bottom section. The top section can matably and removably engage either the lid or bottom sections. In one embodiment, the lid section is pivotally mounted to the bottom section. The sections at the respective rim, lid upper and lower brims, and top section peripheral edge utilize a combination of protrusions (104) and shoulders (102) to matingly engage one another. To secure the top section, lock recesses (72) are provided having juxtaposed lock brackets (74) capable of receiving a lock (76). Gas purge valves (51) are provided in the bottom and top sections. Straps (38) releasably retain the sections together.

Abstract: A solid, single-pour synthetic weapon stock comprises polyurethane and an equal amount by volume of a spacing material of silica-alumina ceramic microspheres blended into the polyurethane. For additional strength, a U-shaped bar having spaced apart bores is disposed within the weapon stock. A process for manufacturing the polyurethane weapon stock, comprises the steps of blending polyurethane with the spacing material to form a polyurethane reactant, placing the U-shaped bar into a mold having a void of a shape of the weapon stock, pouring the polyurethane reactant into the void and allowing the polyurethane reactant to react to form a polyurethane object having the shape of the void, curing the polyurethane object and removing the polyurethane object from the mold.

Abstract: A drinking glass liner (20) is utilized to retain ice pieces within a drinking glass (10) and permit a liquid entrapped within the ice pieces to drain away from the ice pieces. The drinking glass liner comprises a mesh sheet (22) having a textured front side (24), interconnected links (32) which define openings (34), and ridges (44) extending outwardly from a back side (26). Protrusions (38) optionally may extend outwardly from the front side to additionally retard movement of ice pieces. The ridges are provided to create a gap (46) between an inner surface (14) of the drinking glass and the back side to enable the liquid to freely flow away from the ice pieces.

Abstract: A process to manufacture a waste material composite and article is described. One embodiment comprises waste material particles or fibers mixed with water to form a mash, blending a chemical binder with the mash, mixing in a cementious material and a filler agent. In another embodiment the chemical binder is added after the filler agent is added, but prior to the cemetious material. In yet another process, the mash which comprises water and paper particles is mixed with wheat residue and the chemical binder and then formed into a paper-wheat article which is pressed until cured. Still, in yet another process, rubber particles are heated, blended with the chemical binder, blended with cement, cooled, blended with ash, formed into an article and pressed until cured to form a cement-rubber composite article. The filler agent comprises calcium hydroxide, hydrated lime, carbonated lime or ash.

Abstract: A foil cut 10 comprises a strip of metal foil having a series of spaced, parallel corrugations 18 which extends from one side edge of the foil to the other.

Abstract: A tool 50 for removing a hub assembly (6) from a chamber (14) in a gear housing (4) of an outboard engine (2) has a cylindrical body (52) with a first end (54) and a second end (56). Proximate the first end is a flange (98) for seated engagement over an opening (18) to the chamber to limit the depth the tool enters the chamber. At the second end is a bore (66) with protruding teeth (70) for engaging longitudinal grooves (26) of a shaft (8) of the hub assembly to prevent the shaft from rotating. A nut (78) with depending disc (82), a pair of washers (92) and a flat roller bearing (94) are disposed into a recess (72) that is concentrically aligned and congruent with the bore. The nut engages a threaded end (22) of the shaft and pulls the hub assembly axially within the chamber toward the tool until a bearing carrier (10) of the assembly engages the tool. The tool is removed from the hub assembly and the hub assembly is gently pulled from the chamber using nominal force.

Abstract: A universal hanger 2 placed between opposed surfaces within a motor vehicle and provides temporary support of articles of clothing. The universal hanger comprises a crossbar 6 from which the articles can be hung, a pair of spaced apart head pads 14 extending outwardly from the crossbar for removably engaging one of the opposed surfaces, a shaft 26 pivotally mounted to the crossbar, a sectional rail 56 in longitudinal telescopic engagement with the shaft for longitudinal movement relative thereto, a foot pad 70 depending from the rail to removably engage the other opposed surface, and a spring 44 disposed within the shaft to enforce frictional engagement of the head and foot pads with the respective opposed surfaces. A kit for the universal hanger comprises the rail and a rack 5 having the crossbar and the shaft.

Abstract: An adjustable rebound damping shock absorber (10) has an inner cylinder (14) disposed within and spaced radially from an outer cylinder (13) to form a reservoir (20) therebetween, a piston assembly (15) slidably disposed within the inner cylinder, a piston rod (16) extending from the piston assembly through a first end (11) of the inner and outer cylinders, and a closure (17). The closure has a fluid flow path providing fluid communication between a rebound chamber (36) and the reservoir. The fluid flow path has a variable jet (88), a variable orifice (85) and a variable spring (86) actuated damping valve (87) for controlling fluid flow from the rebound chamber and the reservoir. The jet, the orifice, the spring rate and damping valve are simultaneously adjustable by an adjusting pin (73). The variable spring has a tapered portion which varies in outside diameter from one end of the portion to the other end of the portion, creating a variable spring rate.

Abstract: A duodenal insert (20) comprises an elongated open-ended tube (22) having a passageway that extends from a first end (24) to a second end (26) for transporting partially digested food materials from the stomach (6) for a predetermined distance below the stomach to interrupt or reduce the intermixing of digestive fluids with the partially digested food materials. The duodenal insert is anchored within a pylorus (10) by a pair of spaced apart first and second rings (32 and 34) in a seated and sandwiched arrangement with the pylorus. Bores (38) and splits (40) are optionally disposed through the open-ended tube to provide the digestive fluids controlled access to the interior of the duodenal insert.

Abstract: The ground engaging restraint device (2) comprises a ground spike (4) and a clasp (6). Comprising the clasp is a head (48), a pin (50) and a pair of arms (52) having teeth (64). The ground spike has a receiver (12) having a bore (20) and circumferential notches (24), an elongated shaft (16) having a ground-engaging stop (18). In one embodiment the shaft has a plurality of interconnected webs (36), and in another embodiment the shaft has a helical blade (72) fixed concentrically about the shaft. A portion of an article (14) is placed over and inserted into the bore by placing the clasp over the receiver, causing the pin to enter the bore and frictionally engage the article between the pin and the bore. Teeth of a pair of arms engage a plurality of notches (24) on the receiver, removably retaining the clasp on the receiver.