Abstract: A locking device for protecting the contents of a container from theft includes an extension member having an adjustable length and a lock for inhibiting adjustment of the extension member's length when the lock is engaged. To secure the contents of a container from theft, the locking device is installed between two opposing surfaces, such as between two vertical wall surfaces, with the extension member extending across the container door with the door in its closed position. The locking device is installed by simply inserting each end of the extension member into suitable cavities formed in the opposing surfaces, or in brackets attached to the opposing surfaces, adjusting the length of the extension member as necessary. Thereafter, the lock can be engaged to prevent adjustment of the extension member's length, and thereby prevent removal of the ends of the extension member from the surface openings.

Abstract: A dock module comprises an air-tight flotation chamber with a buoyant foam material positioned within an upper end thereof. The flotation chamber includes aperture positioned on its bottom end to permit water to enter the chamber and serve as a ballast. To float the dock module, compressed air is injected into the flotation chamber to increase the module's buoyancy and adjust its freeboard so that the buoyant foam is lifted completely above the water contained within the flotation chamber. If the air-tight flotation chamber fails, the buoyant foam will prevent the dock module from becoming submerged. Each module comprises a plurality of longitudinally and laterally extending tubes that can be used to attach the module to a like module using tubular couplers and tensioned cabling. Multiple modules can thus be joined in any desired configuration to yield a floating dock system having virtually any desired geometry.

Abstract: An improved mobile home skirting assembly includes a mounting channel with barbs projecting into the channel to engage protrusions on skirting panels inserted into the channel, locking the panels into place with the mounting channel.

Abstract: A removable rural or suburban mailbox cover is characterized by a flexible covering having messages or images imprinted on one side. The cover is constructed with cut outs so as not to interfere with the delivery flag, hinges and latching device of the mailbox. The cover is affixed to the mailbox through magnetic strips or by fastening devices inserted through holes in the cover.

Abstract: An apparatus to apply uniform amounts of adhesive to containers at a high rate of speed. Containers are selected at a variable interval. The containers are positioned against dual spiral timing screws (one timing screw above the other). Turning the timing screws a constant (but adjustable) number of degrees with respect to each other while they rotate at the same speed will either advance a container in a level position or they may be advanced while tilted, forward or backward depending upon the relative position of the upper and lower timing screw. While the container is advancing, it is also being turned so that the upper surfaces of the container may be positioned against a rotating cylinder to which a layer of adhesive is continuously applied. In this manner adhesive may be applied around the entire circumference of a container on the top, inside edge, outside edge or both edges.