Abstract: An improved collapsible easel having a plurality of support legs, a spine member and a board support. The support legs include at least one rear support legs and two front support legs. A top portion of each of the support legs are connected to an upper retaining mechanism that is selectively frictionally engaged with the spine member such that the height of the upper retaining mechanism may be selectively adjusted. Front support braces having first and second brace ends have a first brace end connected to front support legs and a second brace end pivotally connected to the lower retaining mechanism. Rear support braces having first and second ends have a first brace end connected to a rear support leg and a second brace end connected to the lower retaining mechanism.

Abstract: A swimsuit includes a body and a belt, a portion of the body encircling a portion of the belt to form at least one pouch. The other end of the body has fastening devices that attach them to the belt opposite the pouch to form a conventional-looking swimsuit. Detaching the clips, folding up the body and inserting it into the pouch(es) gives a compact arrangement of a belt with a small pouch attached to it. For use by females, an upper body cover has a belt for encircling the body and two patches for covering the breasts. Each patch is provided with its own storage compartment into which it can be stowed after being folded.

Abstract: An organizing device (10) includes a platform (12) having a first end (2), a second end (4), and a channel (20) extending along at least a portion of the platform (12) between the first end (2) and the second end (4). A plurality of securing members (28) are coupled to the platform (12) using the channel (20). Each securing member (28) exerts a securing force upon one or more adjacent securing members (28). The device (10) secures an item (31) placed between adjacent securing members (28) using the securing force. The plurality of securing members (28) includes a hooking element (46) having a hook (86) and operable to support an item using the hook (86).

Abstract: A continuous process for the manufacture of friction units comprises the steps of impregnating a plurality of strands of reinforcing fibers with a phenolic resin having zero to ten percent copper and graphite powders, pulling the impregnated strands of reinforcing fibers through a composite forming die for forming a body having the peripheral configuration of the friction units, and selectively cutting the body into a plurality of the friction units.

Abstract: A continuous process for the manufacture of friction units includes the steps of impregnating a plurality of strands of reinforcing fibers with a phenolic resin having zero to ten percent copper and graphite powders, pulling the impregnated strands of reinforcing fibers through a composite forming die for forming a body having the peripheral configuration of the friction units, and selectively cutting the body into a plurality of the friction units.