Abstract: A tether for use with autistic children includes belts, one each for wear by an adult and a child for maintaining them side by side during a training session. Tether attached rings are confined by fabric closure members on the belts to maintain proximity of child and adult but can yield upon increased tensioning of the tether. The tether has spaced loops for adjusting tether length. A lock is provided to secure a tether end.

Abstract: A feed roll for use in conjunction with a machine in a food processing operation. A hub of the roll carries a resilient outer component including a sleeve having conical end members which flex during momentary contact with the article. The surface areas of the flexed roll end members are adequate to propel and advance the article being processed while avoiding damage to the article.

Abstract: Horizontally disposed fins are located in a plane in alignment with a raised trolling plate with fin trailing edges proximate the leading edge of the raised trolling plate. A mounting bracket of a trolling plate assembly serves to mount the fins superjacent the anti-cavitation plate of a propulsion unit.

Abstract: A door system having first and second sets of panels with each set having leading and trailing panels, and having a different width. The leading panel of the first set includes a stop and the leading panel of the second set includes a pair of stops. First and second cable runs connected to a motor for driving the first and second sets of panels. The first cable run includes a clamp disposed within the stop of the leading panel of the first set and the second cable run includes a clamp disposed between the pair of stops of the leading panel of the second set. The space between the clamp of the second cable run and the pair of stops provides for a delayed engagement of the clamp of the second cable run with one of the pair of stops during initial movement of the second cable run. Notwithstanding the delayed engagement, the first and second sets of panels arrive at their full open positions simultaneously. Each set of panels includes a latch to connect the leading and trailing panels.

Abstract: A divider assembly for installation in a tool box or chest drawer to provide separate drawer areas for the storage of various grouped articles. Perimeter rails are joined by corner clips to maintain a rectangular shape of the divider assembly. Divider rails extend intermediate perimeter rails to form storage areas of various shapes and sizes. Divider clips receive the divider rail ends. Projections and recesses on the divider clips and the perimeter rail members confine the divider rails against displacement. Flexure of the divider clips permit snapped engagement of the clips with the perimeter rail member.

Abstract: A chassis having a main member carries adjustable side members defining an area for the reception of berm forming particulate material conveyed by an air flow from a remote source. The discharged material forms a continuous berm of constant size and shape. Wheel assemblies are adjustably carried enabling the berm cross-sectional shape to best suit the job requirements. Forward travel to the apparatus may be imparted by a steerable tongue assembly.

Abstract: A gauge includes a translucent tube assembly having metallic tubular end segments. The end segments are endwise embedded within the ends of the translucent tube and permit dispensing with packing when joined to shut off valves at the ends of the tube assembly. The shut off valves are in communication with vertically spaced apart ports in a liquid storage tank. Liquid level in the tube assembly corresponds to the level liquid in the storage tank.

Abstract: A wheel includes a peripheral outer wall onto which are sequentially loaded veneer panels. The panels are held in place by cable runs against a heated outer surface of the wheel outer wall. Drying of the veneer panels occurs during wheel rotation. A heated fluid medium such as hot oil flows through an annular chamber of the wheel. A series of inlet conduits supply the annular chamber with the heated medium while return conduits return same to a heat source. Multiple tensioned runs of cable confine each panel in place during wheel rotation. A modified form utilizes a continuous screen for panel retention. A drive system imparts rotation to the wheel by powered components in contact with the wheel periphery. A panel pre-heater and jet dryers are supplemental heat sources.

Abstract: A spare tire carrier for securement to an end segment of a vehicle bumper and having a swingable arm for travel about horizontal and vertical axes to relocate a spare tire away from the rear of a vehicle and subsequently downward into ground contact. A bracket on a bumper attached mounting plate pivotally carries an arm actuator including oppositely threaded shafts and a sleeve thereon. A ratchet drive imparts rotational movement to the sleeve in a selected direction to either lift or lower the arm and spare tire thereon in a controlled manner and additionally prevents random vertical movement of the arm during vehicle travel. Locks engageable with the bracket and the arm prevent horizontal and upright travel of the arm when the vehicle is underway. The carrier may include a bracket, attachable to a hitch or vehicle frame, with a base plate at its outer end to support the carrier mounting plate. A modified preferred carrier includes an electrical linear actuator to control the carrier arm.

Abstract: The machine includes a platform for floor placement with the platform defining an open area for access to machine components. In place on the platform is a gearhead motor for driving a shaft journaled on the platform and provided with massage fingers for rotation about the shaft axis. The number and configuration of massage fingers may be selected for the massage task at hand. A pliable elastic sheet of material overlies the fingers and is attached to the platform in a removable manner.

Abstract: A biodegradable product for use as a ground cover or in the formation of a berm and comprising a major component of organic particulate as compost or a mulch containing compost. Additional components include granular molasses, granular guar, cotton seed meal and soy bean meal. A blower system for delivery of the product is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,036,406 incorporated herein by reference, and which discloses a vehicle supported system for mixing and discharging the product. The present product applied as a blanket serves to inhibit erosion and promote plant growth. When used in berm construction, the product constitutes a barrier aiding in the confinement of hazardous matter.

Abstract: A floor for a bumper car amusement ride is of modular construction. A base of each module may be of wood and has a multitude of openings for inserted reception of threaded studs welded to the underside of sheet metal panels extending lengthwise thereof. Nut elements, upon removal, permit panel removal and replacement. Dielectric spacers on each base insulate metal panels of different polarity. A metal framework supports the floor modules.

Abstract: A tubular reservoir for wear on a finger contains a deterrent to ward off an assailant. A housing, defining the reservoir, collapses upon flexing of the finger to propel the deterrent for nozzle discharge. A cap is carried by a retainer which is rapidly dislodged by a finger adjacent the finger worn device.

Abstract: A shield is of concavo-convex molded construction and overlies at least part of an automobile wheel to protect the wheel during washing of a tire sidewall. Shield wall thickness tapers in a radial direction to provide a flexible marginal area capable of permitting the rim of the shield to be manually displaced to enable shield use with wheels of different diameters. A hand grip is provided by elongate openings in the shield.