Abstract: A system and method for inspecting mowers that utilizes a video camera to allow a single technician to look directly at a selected reference point on a crankshaft of the operating mower to thereby determine if the crankshaft is bent.

Abstract: A picture storybook including a plurality of pages and illustrations. The illustrations include depictions of a character and/or a product available for purchase from a retail store.

Abstract: A retail store develops a marketing incentive program and distributes different types of benefits to consumers in the program. One benefit the retail store can distribute is a recurring cash value benefit to the consumer.

Abstract: A jack assembly with a lifting handle is disclosed. The jack assembly includes a frame having a pair of elongated side members that are in spaced-apart relation, each having a first end and a second end. A first rolling member is positioned at or near the first ends of the side members. The frame further includes at least one positioning handle fixed to a side member intermediate the first and second ends and having a grasping portion spaced from the respective side member. The jack assembly also includes a lifting handle fixed to the frame and connected between either the respective first ends of the side members or the respective second ends of the side members. The position and configuration of the lifting handle enable a user to lift and carry the jack assembly with a single hand, without causing twisting of the user's hand and wrist.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating, in a commercial environment, alternative or complementary suggestions in response to a specific inquiry about a product, for displaying the suggestions on a display device at the point of purchase, and for providing real time electronic communication with a product expert.

Abstract: A mobile unloading apparatus for unloading items from a variety of heights is disclosed wherein the apparatus has a frame supporting a ramp for movement between a first position spaced above a conveyor for permitting items to be placed directly on the conveyor and a second, downwardly sloping ramp position for moving items down the ramp to the conveyor. The apparatus includes a first walkway section supported by the frame on a first conveyor side above a supporting surface, a second walkway section supported by the frame on a second conveyor side above the supporting surface and a third walkway section. The third walkway section can be moved from a first, use position bridging the first and second walkway sections to a second, storage position.

Abstract: In order to provide an improved device for displaying a product in a retail environment, a vertical merchandise display unit includes a base, a riser, a monitor, and product support arms. The riser extends generally vertically upwardly from the base and the monitor is supported by the riser above the product support arms. Further, the unit includes a plurality of product support arms which extend radially outwardly from the riser at a point above the base for displaying products such as digital cameras, camcorders and the like.

Abstract: A modular electrical power and/or signal distribution system for store product displays can include a plurality of product display fixtures each defining at least one product display surface. An electrical distribution grid can be provided above the plurality of display fixtures within the store. The electrical distribution grid can have a plurality of spaced apart junction boxes each linked at least to a power source. A riser can be removably coupled to part of the fixture. The riser can have a lower box section with at least one power receptacle and an upper conduit section with a power cable extending from the conduit section. The power cable can have a power plug adapted for electrical connection with a selected one of the junction boxes and for electrically coupling the at least one power receptacle to the distribution grid. The system can also provide various signal connections for different products displayed, as needed.