Abstract: This invention is a magnetized opener/closure for zipper-type slide closures and includes an elongated handle with a 90.degree. bend or elbow at one end thereof. A magnetized disk with a hook extending outwardly from the center thereof is mounted on the outer end of the elbow to allow the tab of a zipper to be engaged and to prevent the same from becoming disengaged until the zipping or unzipping process has been completed. The elbow is weighted to assist in the manipulation of the opener/closure.

Abstract: A telephone answering service system in which calls to a telephone which can not be answered are forwarded to a unique number identifying a line in a first telephone company (TELCO) service and immediately forwarded by the first TELCO service to a second TELCO service which uniformly distributes received calls over a group of lines connected to the answering service and provides called number ID and line identification over a separate data line to the answering service. The answering service has a number of operator stations where the status of the group of lines is displayed and processing data relative to the called party is available to answer and forward received calls to another number.

Abstract: This invention is a drop-lock adjustment used on automatic feeders to adjust the feed gates either up or down and includes shielded drop-locks connected to control rods that pass through a channel adjacent slot-like openings in such channel to prevent the animals being fed from tripping the lock to cause either more or less feed to be dispensed.

Abstract: This invention is an erosion control device in the form of a plurality of nestled, triangular-in-cross-section modules forming units. These units can be interconnected to form erosion control device of any desired length. These erosion control and refurbishing devices are preferably made from recycled plastic and can be sand colored to blend with the natural scenery. They also will not harm the environment nor injure people who come into contact with the same.