Abstract: A mobile self-propelled aircraft loading bridge adaptor for bridging between small aircraft and the conventional bridge entry ways provided at airports for use with standard size jets and similar aircraft. In one embodiment, the bridge is supported by spaced apart adjustable lifts that provide independent elevation and lowering of portions connected to the lifts. In another embodiment, a pivot is positioned at a predetermined location near one end of the bridge, and it is operative in combination with a hydraulic lift located near the other end of the bridge to provide desired adjustment. In still another embodiment, the bridge is deployed between a small aircraft and a bus.

Abstract: A glass cutting apparatus is provided which has a handle portion which allows it to be pushed along the surface of the to-be-cut glass without unnatural or stressful rotation of the wrist and while still maintaining the cutting element portion substantially straight or perpendicular with respect to the to-be-cut glass. The glass cutting apparatus includes an elongated body portion having a glass scoring element secured to one end, and a handle member located at the end of the body portion which is opposed to the glass scoring element end. The handle member includes a portion which extends at an angle to the axial center line of the body portion, as projected, which extended portion is shaped to fit comfortably in the user's hand at the crotch formed between the thumb and the forefinger, while the tips of the user's thumb and forefinger hold the body portion and guide the glass cutting element.