Abstract: A skid for use on a snow blower, where the snow blower includes an auger housing through which snow removed from an area is channeled. The skid includes a body that is secured to a vertical side wall of the auger housing. The body includes a sliding surface which assists the auger housing in sliding over snow-covered regions of the area being cleared; and a rolling surface which assists the auger housing to travel over snow-free regions of the area. A slot is provided in the sliding surface of the skid and a portion of the rolling surface projects for a distance below the sliding surface. An adapter plate may be positioned between the body and the side wall of the auger housing. The adapter plate enables the body to be secured to different makes of auger housing.

Abstract: A split back chair having a generally L-shaped seat member formed of a horizontal section and a vertical section, and separate independently movable right and left back portions. A first flat spring extends between and hingedly connects the back portions to one another and allows the back portions to pivot toward and away from another. A spring assembly connects each of the back portions to the seat member at right and left sides of the chair. Each spring assembly includes a cover plate and a second flat spring, both of which extend between the vertical section of the seat member and one of the back portions. A pair of removable arm rests are attached on the sides of the seat member. The cover plate houses the second flat spring and an end of the arm rests.

Abstract: A multiple position, resilient support cushion, has a generally triangular shape and may be used in any of three positions to create a lying, sitting and in-between resting position, and which provides support for the head and body of the user when in any of these positions. The cushion has first, second and third support surfaces extending between parallel side surfaces. The first and second surfaces have generally continuous configurations, and the third surface has a multiple contour or stepped configuration. The third surface has a pair of generally equal length portions joined together by an inwardly extending intermediate portion which forms an intermediate corner. The second and third surfaces form a flexible triangular-shaped upper portion at their junction when the cushion is supported on its first surface, which upper portion positions the weight of the body over the second surface of the cushion rather than against it.